Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the individual halogens because

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — The p-Block Elements

Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than the individual halogens because
  1. they are prepared by direct combination of halogens
  2. X – X′ bond is weaker than X – X or X′ – X′ bonds
  3. they are thermally more stable than halogens
  4. there is a large difference in their electronegativity.

Answer

(B) X – X ′ bond is weaker than X – X or X ′ – X ′ bonds

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