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Why are the oxides of iodine more stable compared to chlorine and bromine oxides?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Due to the availability of d-orbitals in iodine
  • B Due to greater polarisability of the bond between iodine and oxygen
  • C Due to multiple bond formation between chlorine and oxygen
  • D Due to the middle row anomaly
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Due to greater polarisability of the bond between iodine and oxygen
The higher stability of the oxides of iodine is due to the greater polarisability of the bond between iodine and oxygen.

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