Question

Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the individual halogen because (a) two halogens are present in place of one

Answer 1

Because the X-X bond present in interhalogens is weaker than the X-X bond present in halogens as the overlapping between orbitals of dissimilar atoms is less effective.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bonds in the interhalogen compounds (X-Y) are generally weaker and also more polar than the bonds in the pure halogens (X-Y). Therefore, interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens.