Q29 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (11 April Shift 1) · Chemistry
Which of the following is not characteristics of interhalogen compounds?
- ACovalent nature
- BVolatile but not explosive
- CForm addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
- Correct answerDBehave as strong reducing agent.
Solution
Interhalogen compounds are formed by the combination of two different halogens. They are covalent in nature due to the small electronegativity difference between the halogen atoms.
They are generally volatile solids or liquids (except $ClF$, which is a gas) and are not explosive.
They are highly reactive and form addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Because halogens are highly electronegative, interhalogen compounds have a strong tendency to accept electrons. Therefore, they act as strong oxidizing agents, not reducing agents.
Answer: Behave as strong reducing agent.
They are generally volatile solids or liquids (except $ClF$, which is a gas) and are not explosive.
They are highly reactive and form addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Because halogens are highly electronegative, interhalogen compounds have a strong tendency to accept electrons. Therefore, they act as strong oxidizing agents, not reducing agents.
Answer: Behave as strong reducing agent.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.