CBSE BOARD XII, asked by sarathkrish9645, 7 months ago

halogens of lower atomic number oxidises hydrogen halides of higher atomic number why?​

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Answered by lTheDreamCatcherl
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The halogens form homonuclear diatomic molecules (not proven for astatine). Due to relatively weak intermolecular forces, chlorine and fluorine form part of the group known as "elemental gases". The elements become less reactive and have higher melting points as the atomic number increases.

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