Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are not true? P. IF5 on treated with xenon halides, fluorine from IF7 replaces halogens of xenon halides.
Q. BrF3 is used as non-aqueous ionising solvent much extensively, among other interhalogens of type XX’3. R. IF7 is colourless gas.

  1. Only P

  2. Only Q

  3. Only R

  4. Only P and Q

  5. Only Q and R
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 IF5  reacts with xenon halides, forming adducts XeF2.2IF5 and XeF4.IF5. Hence, only the statement P is false.

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