Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

The interhalogen compound formed from the reaction of bromine with excess of fluorine is a :

  1. A hypohalite
  2. B halate Correct answer
  3. C perhalate
  4. D halite

Solution

$$\mathrm{Br}_{2}+\underset{\text { (Excess) }}{5 \mathrm{~F}_{2}} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{BrF}_{5}$$ <br/><br/> If $\mathrm{BrF}_{5}$ undergoes hydrolysis it will produce halide.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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