Which of the following statements is incorrect about halogens ?
Correct answer: D. All the halogens react with noble gases to form their halides
- A. All are non-metals
- B. All the halogens have electronic conviguration ns2p5
- C. They have high electron attinity and ionization energy
- D. All the halogens react with noble gases to form their halides
Explanation
Halogens do not all react with noble gases to form halides; noble gases are generally unreactive, although some xenon and krypton compounds are known. The other statements describe the usual non-metallic character, valence configuration and high electron affinity and ionization energy of halogens. Students may choose c by thinking electron affinity or ionization energy must be low because halogens readily accept electrons, but both properties are generally high.
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