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1. Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens. Why?

2. Is there any exception to the above generalisation. Explain.

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1. This is because the bond in the interhalogen (X – X’) is weaker than X – X bond in the halogens.

2. Yes. F2 is more reactive than interhalogen compounds. This is because the F – F bond is weaker than X – X’ bond in interhalogen compounds.

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