JEE Main Chemistry question

The correct order of reactivity of halogens is

(A)F > Br > Cl > I
(B)F > Cl > Br > ICorrect
(C)I > Br > Cl > F
(D)Cl > I > Br > F

Answer: (B)

Solution

Reactivity (oxidising power) of halogens decreases down the group due to increasing atomic size and decreasing effective nuclear attraction for incoming electrons, combined

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Question ID VK-133283