The colour of the X 2 molecules of group 17 elements changes gradually from yellow to…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Examsp-Block Elements

The colour of the X2 molecules of group 17 elements changes gradually from yellow to violet down the group. This is due to (2017)
  1. decrease in π* – σ* gap down the group
  2. decrease in ionisation energy down the group
  3. the physical state of X2 at room temperature changes from gas to solid down the group
  4. decreases in HOMO-LUMO gap down the group

Answer

(A) decrease in π * – σ * gap down the group, (D) decreases in HOMO-LUMO gap down the group

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