+3 votes
in Class 12 by kratos

Which will be more reactive?

(a) ClF3 or ClF,

(b) BrF5 or BrF

1 Answer

+6 votes
by kratos
 
Best answer

ClF3 is more reactive than ClF, while BrF5 is more reactive than BrF. Both ClF3 and BrF5 are unstable compared to ClF and BrF respectively due to steric hindrance hence are more reactive.

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