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Pick out the incorrect statement regarding halogens.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE Main
Options:
  • A Chlorine is hydrolysed by water to form hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid
  • B Bromine and iodine react with NaOH solution to form halide and halate ion
  • C Chlorine reacts with cold dilute NaOH solution to give sodium chloride and sodium chlorate
  • D Iodine forms a deep blue colour with starch solution
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Chlorine reacts with cold dilute NaOH solution to give sodium chloride and sodium chlorate
Cl2 reacts with cold dilute NaOH solution to form NaCl and NaOCl.

2NaOH+Cl2NaCl+NaClO+H2O

Cl2 form s NaCl and NaClO3 only above 75°C

6NaOH+3Cl25NaCl+NaClO3+3H2O

A. Cl2aq+2H2OH3O++Cl-+HOCl

B. 6NaOH+3X25NaX+NaXO3+3H2;X=Br,I

D. It is thought that I2 molecules reside inside the spiral structure of starch molecule giving deep blue colour.

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