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Consider the correct statements regarding interhalogen compounds
(i) For all types of interhalogen compounds and is the halogen of lesser electronegativity in comparison to . (ii) At 298 K all interhalogen compounds are either volatile solids or liquids. (iii) ClF undergoes hydrolysis as below, (iv) Fluorine containing interhalogen compounds are very useful as fluorinating agents.
Answer:
Solution:
Statement (i) is correct: In interhalogen compounds, the central halogen (X) is always less electronegative than the surrounding halogen (X').
Statement (ii) is incorrect: Some interhalogen compounds, like ClF, are gases at 298 K.
Statement (iii) is correct: ClF hydrolyzes to HF and HOCl.
Statement (iv) is correct: Fluorine-containing interhalogens are strong fluorinating agents.
Thus, (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct.
