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How does reactivity change on moving down the halogen group?
AIt decreases
BIt doubles
CIt increases
DIt is unchanged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It decreases
Halogen reactivity depends on gaining an electron, which becomes harder as atoms grow larger down the group.
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