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JEE Main 8 April 2024, Shift 1, Chemistry Q65

Question 65 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 5 of 30, Section A.

Among the following halogens

\mathrm{F_2}

\mathrm{Cl_2}

\mathrm{Br_2}

and

\mathrm{I_2}

Which can undergo disproportionation reactions?

(1)Only $\mathrm{I_2}$
(2) $\mathrm{F_2}$ and $\mathrm{Cl_2}$
(3) $\mathrm{Cl_2}$ , $\mathrm{Br_2}$ and $\mathrm{I_2}$ Official answer
(4) $\mathrm{F_2}$ , $\mathrm{Cl_2}$ and $\mathrm{Br_2}$

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Topic: Group 17 & 18
Idea tested: Chlorine Reactions with Alkalies

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