Why is ICl more reactive than iodine

Q: Why is ICl more reactive than iodine

I 2 has covalent bonding and has no ionic character because of no difference in electronegativity, while in ICl has some ionic nature. so,ICl more reactive than iodine.

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I₂ has covalent bonding and has no ionic character because of no difference in electronegativity, while in ICl has some ionic nature. so,ICl more reactive than iodine.

Answered by | 1st Aug, 2008, 09:12: PM

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Why is ICl more reactive than iodine

Asked by | 1st Aug, 2008, 05:46: PM

I2 has covalent bonding and has no ionic character because of no difference in electronegativity, while in ICl has some ionic nature. so,ICl more reactive than iodine.

Answered by | 1st Aug, 2008, 09:12: PM

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I₂ has covalent bonding and has no ionic character because of no difference in electronegativity, while in ICl has some ionic nature. so,ICl more reactive than iodine.