Question

why halogens ( non metals) can only react with dilute acids??? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Non-Metals do not react with dilute acids to release H2. The reason is that a non-metal is an electron acceptor, it cannot supply electrons to the H+ ions of Acids to reduce them to H2. Thus, it cannot displace H2 from Acids. But on heating with Concentrated Acids, these form oxides or salts.

Answer 2

Answer:

Non-Metals do not react with dilute acids to release H2. The reason is that a non-metal is an electron acceptor, it cannot supply electrons to the H+ ions of Acids to reduce them to H2. Thus, it cannot displace H2 from Acids. But on heating with Concentrated Acids, these form oxides or salts.

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