The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
MCQ
$\ce{BrF_5}$ is a:
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Interhalogen compound.
B
Pseudohalogen compound.
C
Both the above.
D
None of the above.
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Answer
Correct option: A.
Interhalogen compound.
Inter halogen compounds are the compounds in which one halogen combines with other halogen.
$\ce{BrF_5}$ is an inter halogen compound. In this compound, bromine combines with fluorine.
Pseudohalogens on the other hand are covalent dimers and contains two or more electronegative atoms out of which at least one is nitrogen.
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