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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which one of the following can be purified by sublimation ?

  1. A \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{I}_{2}\)

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In the sublimation, the solids substance converts into vapours directly. Iodine is found in solid state while \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) are found in gaseous state and \(\mathrm{Br}_{2}\) is found in liquid state. So, iodine can be purified by sublimation.