Question

Explain the following observations:
(a) ClF₃ exists but FCl₃ does not.
(b) Among the hydrides of elements of Group 16, water shows unusual physical properties.
(c) Justifying the order of your choice, arrange the following in decreasing order of property indicated: HClO₄, HClO₃, HClO₂, HClO oxidising power.

Answer 1

a)because FCl3 is unstable
b)because water occurs in liquid form
c)HCLO,HCLO2,HCLO3,HCLO4