group 17 Flashcards by glenda koh | Brainscape

Q

effect of halogens down group 17 on thermal stabilities

A

atomic radius increase down grp 17
size of orbital increase
degree of orbital overlap decreases (due to electrons less attracted)
bond strength decreases
thermal stability decreases from R-Cl to R-I

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