S Block Elements Question 31
Question: Which one of the following is the true covalent oxide of iodine
[MP PET/PMT 1988]
Options:
A) $ I_2O_4 $
B) $ I_2O_5 $
C) $ I_2O_7 $
D) $ I_2O_9 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In general, higher the oxidation state, more is the covalent character of the oxide. $ I_2O_7 $ & $ I_2O_5 $ do not exist. $ I_2O_4 $ is ionic in nature. It is infact iodyl iodate $ {{[IO]}^{+}}{{[IO_3]}^{-}} $ . The only covalent oxide is $ I_2O_5 $ .
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