JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

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Assertion: Inter-halogen compounds are better oxidising agents than halogens

Reason:

X-X^{\prime}

bonds are stronger than

X-X

bonds.

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Correct option: A

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option A is correct because interhalogen compounds are better oxidizing agents due to weaker

X-X^{\prime}

bonds compared to

X-X

bonds, making them more reactive.

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