Answer to Question #313519 in General Chemistry for Halogens

General Chemistry

Question #313519

Which of the following shows the increasing boiling points of halogens?

A. F₂<I₂<Br₂<Cl₂

B. I₂<Cl₂<Br₂<F₂

C.Cl₂<Br₂<I₂<F₂

D. F₂<Cl₂<Br₂<I₂

Expert's answer

D. F₂<Cl₂<Br₂<I₂
The boiling point of halogens increases down the group.

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