Question

Why are halogens reactive?

Answer 1

Well, halogens SHOULD be potent oxidants.... Why?

Explanation:

And so ….

`1/2X_2 + e^(-) rarr X^-`

An halogen atom has SEVEN valence electrons...and upon reduction it assumes the stable electronic configuration of a full valence electronic shell. Fluorine, `F_2`, is the most reactive element on the Periodic Table for this reason. Fluorine chemistry is a specialist field of inorganic chemistry by reason of its ferocious reactivity....