Practice question
Question
Which oxide of a group 17 element is the most stable in its highest oxidation state?
Explanation
Stability of group 17 oxides in high oxidation states increases down the group. I₂O₅ (I, +5) is the most stable, unlike F₂O, Cl₂O₇, or BrO₃.
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