In the known interhalogen compounds, the maximum number of atoms area)4b)5c)8d)7Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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In the known interhalogen compounds, the maximum number of atoms are

a)
4
b)
5
c)
8
d)
7

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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In the known interhalogen compounds, the maximum number of atoms area)...

In IF₇, iodine is the least electronegative halogen, so its higher oxidation number (+7) is more stable than those of the lighter member of the group. So clearly there are a total of 8 atoms

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