Which one of the following correctly represents the order of stability of oxides, X₂O; (X = halogen)?
- (A)Cl > I > Br
- (B)Br > I > Cl
- (C)Br > Cl > I
- (D)I > Cl > Br✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Among the lower oxides of the halogens of type , the iodine oxide is the most stable while the bromine oxide is the least stable, bromine oxides being thermally very unstable. The order of stability is therefore .
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