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Give reasons for the following: (i) N2 is not particularly reactive. (ii) Halogens are strong oxidising agents. (iii) Sulphur hexafluoride is less reactive than sulphur tetrafluroide.

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Chapter20: Chemistry Of Hydrogen, Elements In Group 3a Through 6a, And The Noble Gases

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(ii) Halogens are strong oxidising agents.

(iii) Sulphur hexafluoride is less reactive than sulphur tetrafluroide.

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