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Why are halogens coloured?


Almost all halogens are coloured. This is because halogens absorb radiations in the visible region. This results in the excitation of valence electrons to a higher energy level. Since the amount of energy required for excitation differs for each halogen, each halogen displays a different colour
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Why are halogens strong oxidising agents?

Explain why inspite of nearly the same electronegativity, oxygen forms hydrogen bonding while chlorine does not.

Write the reactions of F2 and Cl2 with water.

Which one of the following does not exist?
  • XeOF4
  • NeF2 
  • XeF2
  • XeF6

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