Which of the following statements about the Halogens (Group 17) is FALSE?
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Fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent in the group.
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The boiling point increases down the group.
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Reactivity increases down the group.
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Chlorine can displace Bromine from KBr solution.
📝 Detailed explanation
In Group 17, reactivity decreases down the group because it becomes harder for larger atoms with more shielding to attract and gain an electron.
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