Which of the following trend correctly represents the stability of oxides of halogens?
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a
CI > I > Br
b
I > Cl > Br
c
Br > CI > I
d
Br > l > Cl
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Iodine-oxygen bond is stable due to greater polarity of the bond. Stability of chlorine-oxygen bond is due to multiple bond formation involving d-orbitals of the chlorine atom. Bromine less due to middle row anamoly