The p-Block Elements

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Give reasons for the following:
ICl is more reactive than I-I

Answer

The bond between two dissimilar halogen atoms is weaker than the bond between two similar halogen atoms. The overlapping between orbitals of dissimilar atom is less effective than those between similar atoms. This is because ICl is more reactive than I-I.

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