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The sequence of the polarizability of I , Br , Cl and F ions is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A I->Br->Cl->F-
  • B I->Br-=Cl->F-
  • C I-=Br-=Cl->F-
  • D I-=Br-<Cl-=F-
Solution:
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The correct answer is: I->Br->Cl->F-

Applying Fajan's rules:

Larger the anion, more the polarization of electron density towards cation.

I->Br->Cl->F-

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