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Use the electronegativity order $F > Cl > Br > I$ . In which compounds does the first-named halogen have oxidation number $+ 1$ ? Select all correct options.

A $ICl$
B $BrCl$
C $ClF$
D $IF X_{7}$

Answer: A, B, C

In each diatomic interhalogen the more electronegative atom takes

- 1

: I is

+ 1

in ICl, Br is

+ 1

in BrCl, and Cl is

+ 1

in ClF. In

IF X_{7}

, seven F at

- 1

make I

+ 7

.

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