Question

The correct possible general formula for interhalogen compound in the following is:

Options

• `XX_2^'`

• `XX_3^'`

• `XX_4^'`

• `XX_6^'`

Answer 1

`bb(XX_3^')`

Explanation:

Interhalogen compounds are binary covalent compounds formed by the reaction of two different halogens. They follow the general formula `XX_n^'` (or AX_n', XY_n), where:

X is the larger, less electronegative halogen atom.

X' is the smaller, more electronegative halogen atom.

n must be an odd integer (1, 3, 5, 7) because halogens have an odd number of valence electrons (7) and can expand their octets to exhibit oxidation states of +1, +3, +5, +7.