Unit 7 The P Block Elements (Intext Questions-14)
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Intext Question
7.31 Why is $\mathrm{ICl}$ more reactive than $\mathrm{I_2}$ ?
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$\mathrm{ICl}$ is more reactive than $\mathrm{I_2}$ because $\mathrm{I}-\mathrm{Cl}$ bond in $\mathrm{ICl}$ is weaker than $\mathrm{I}-\mathrm{I}$ bond in $\mathrm{I_2}$.