I IWantH2O Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Jul 10, 2008 Messages 117 Reaction score 0 Jul 27, 2008 #1 Members don't see this ad. for halogenation....what is more reactive F2 or I2..........i think its f2 but why
Members don't see this ad. for halogenation....what is more reactive F2 or I2..........i think its f2 but why
T topdent1 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Aug 6, 2007 Messages 553 Reaction score 5 Jul 27, 2008 #2 Well, halogenation usually occurs through addition of an alkene. Think about which bond is stronger. F-F or I-I. I-I bond is weaker because the atom is larger and the electrons are not held so close together. Also, I- is more stable than F-. Upvote 0 Downvote
Well, halogenation usually occurs through addition of an alkene. Think about which bond is stronger. F-F or I-I. I-I bond is weaker because the atom is larger and the electrons are not held so close together. Also, I- is more stable than F-.
