(i) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens except F2. Why ?

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(i) Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens except F2. Why ?
(ii) Give one important use of ClF3.

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answered Dec 19, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
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(i) Because X-X bond in interhalogens is weaker than X-X bond in halogens except for F-F bond.
(ii) ClF3 is used for the production of UF6.

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