Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 2 April 2026, Shift 1 · Q60
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Oxidising power of halogens decreases in the order F_2> Cl_2> Br_2> I_2, which is the basis of "Layer…
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Oxidising power of halogens decreases in the order $\displaystyle \mathrm{F}_2>\mathrm{Cl}_2>\mathrm{Br}_2>\mathrm{I}_2$, which is the basis of "Layer test".
Statement (II) : "Layer test" to identify $\displaystyle \mathrm{Br}_2$ and $\displaystyle \mathrm{I}_2$ in aqueous solution involves the oxidation of bromide or iodide into $\displaystyle \mathrm{Br}_2$ or $\displaystyle \mathrm{I}_2$ respectively with $\displaystyle \mathrm{Cl}_2$, which is a type of displacement redox reaction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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