Question

Which of the following is not characteristics of interhalogen compounds?

• A. Covalent nature
• B. Volatile but not explosive
• C. Form addition products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
• D. Behave as strong reducing agent.

Hint:

Interhalogens are oxidising agents, not reducing agents.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Go option by option
(A), (B) and (C) match known behaviour. For (D), the halogens in higher oxidation states tend to gain electrons, which makes them oxidisers.

Final Answer:
Option (D). \[ \boxed{\text{(D)}} \]