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Group 17 ElementsP Block elements G15-18

When an interhalogen compound XXXX' undergoes hydrolysis, which halogen forms the hypohalite/halite/halate ion?

Expert Answer

The smaller halogen forms the hypohalite/halite/halate ion (e.g., HOXHOX).

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