Question

Explain the reactivity of halogens towards oxygen.

Answer 1

Halogens with oxygen form many oxides with different oxidation states of halogens. 

Fluorine forms O₂F₂ and OF₂.

Chlorine forms oxides like,

All oxides are oxidising agents.

Bromine forms oxides like Br₂O, BrO₂, BrO₃ and iodine forms I₂O₄, I₂O₅, I₂O₇.