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$ IF_7 $ is known to exist while $ BrF_7 $ does not exist. The reason is

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • stability of higher oxidation state increases with the size
  • $ Br $ is more electronegative than $ I $
  • $ Br $ cannot gain $ 7 $ electrons
  • $ I $ can easily react with $ F $
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Answer (a) stability of higher oxidation state increases with the size
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