interhalogen

(noun)

A binary compound of two different halogens.

Related Terms

  • polyhalogenated compound
  • halide

Examples of interhalogen in the following topics:

  • Halogen Compounds

    • Halogens are highly reactive and can form hydrogen halides, metal halides, organic halides, interhalogens, and polyhalogenated compounds.
    • The halogens react with each other to form interhalogen compounds.
    • Diatomic interhalogen compounds such as BrF, ICl, and ClF bear resemblance to the pure halogens in some respects.
    • The properties and behavior of a diatomic interhalogen compound tend to be intermediates of those of its parent halogens.
  • Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules

  • The Halogens (Group 17)

    • The halogens can also react with each other to form interhalogen compounds.
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