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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which one of the following reactions does not occur?

  1. A \(\mathrm{F}_2+2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{~F}^{-}+\mathrm{Cl}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Cl}_2+2 \mathrm{~F}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}+\mathrm{F}_2\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Br}_2+2 \mathrm{I}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Br}^{-}+\mathrm{I}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Cl}_2+2 \mathrm{Br}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}+\mathrm{Br}_2\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{Cl}_2+2 \mathrm{~F}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cl}^{-}+\mathrm{F}_2\)

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With progressive increase in atomic number, the reduction potential of halogens decreases, thus oxidising power also decreases. Hence, a halogen with lower atomic number will oxidise the halide ion of higher atomic number and therefore, will liberate them from their salt…