JEE Main 2026 (2 Apr, Shift 1) Chemistry Q60: Group 17 & 18

Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Oxidising power of halogens decreases in the order $\mathrm{F_2>Cl_2>Br_2>I_2}$, which is the basis of "Layer test".
Statement (II) : "Layer test" to identify $\mathrm{Br_2}$ and $\mathrm{I_2}$ in aqueous solution involves the oxidation of bromide or iodide into $\mathrm{Br_2}$ or $\mathrm{I_2}$ respectively with $\mathrm{Cl_2}$, which is a type of displacement redox reaction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

Option 1: Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

JEE Main 2 April 2026, Shift 1, Chemistry Q60

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