Which one of the following has the similar physical state with water at room temperature?
[amp_mcq option1=”Iodine” option2=”Bromine” option3=”Chlorine” option4=”Fluorine” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020
A) Iodine (I₂) is a dark purple-black solid at room temperature.
B) Bromine (Br₂) is a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. It is one of the few elements that are liquid under standard conditions.
C) Chlorine (Cl₂) is a yellowish-green gas at room temperature.
D) Fluorine (F₂) is a pale yellow gas at room temperature.
Comparing these states, Bromine (liquid) has a similar physical state to water (liquid) at room temperature.