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The complete hydrolysis of ICl , ClF 3  and  BrF 5 , respectively, gives

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A

IO , ClO 2 and  BrO 3

B

IO 3 , ClO 2  and  BrO 3

C

IO , ClO and BrO 2

D

IO 3 , ClO 4 and BrO 2

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Correct Answer :

Option A

IO , ClO 2 and  BrO 3

Solution :

The correct option is:
IO-,ClO2- and BrO3-

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Interhalogen compounds of the general formula XYn (where X is the central, less electronegative halogen, and Y is the outer, more electronegative halogen) react with water to undergo hydrolysis.
During hydrolysis:
1. The more electronegative halogen Y forms the halide ion (Y- or HF/HCl).
2. The less electronegative central halogen X maintains its positive oxidation state and forms a corresponding oxyacid (HXOm) or its conjugate oxyanion.

Let us analyze each compound step-by-step:

1. Complete Hydrolysis of ICl:
In iodine monochloride (ICl), iodine has an oxidation state of +1 because chlorine is more electronegative.
Its hydrolysis yields hypoiodous acid (HIO) and hydrochloric acid (HCl):
ICl+H2OHIO+HCl
The oxyanion of hypoiodous acid (HIO) is the hypoiodite ion:
IO-

2. Complete Hydrolysis of ClF3:
In chlorine trifluoride (ClF3), chlorine is in the +3 oxidation state.
Its hydrolysis yields chlorous acid (HClO2) and hydrofluoric acid (HF):
ClF3+2H2OHClO2+3HF
The oxyanion of chlorous acid (HClO2) is the chlorite ion:
ClO2-

3. Complete Hydrolysis of BrF5:
In bromine pentafluoride (BrF5), bromine is in the +5 oxidation state.
Its hydrolysis yields bromic acid (HBrO3) and hydrofluoric acid (HF):
BrF5+3H2OHBrO3+5HF
The oxyanion of bromic acid (HBrO3) is the bromate ion:
BrO3-

Thus, the corresponding oxyanions produced by complete hydrolysis are IO-, ClO2-, and BrO3- respectively.

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