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JEE Main 25 July 2022, Shift 1, Chemistry Q71

Question 71 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 11 of 30, Section A.

The interhalogen compound formed from the reaction of bromine with excess of fluorine is a :

(1)hypohalite
(2)halateOfficial answer
(3)perhalate
(4)halite

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key (2022 Session 2).

Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Topic: Group 17 & 18
Idea tested: Controlled Preparation of Interhalogens

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