In a replacement reaction, a more reactive nonmetal can replace a less reactive one from a compound. Chlorine is a halogen, and its reactivity is lower than that of fluorine, but higher than that of bromine, iodine, and astatine.
Among the options given:
A. Iodine - Less reactive than chlorine. B. Astatine - Also less reactive than chlorine and typically behaves similarly to iodine. C. Fluorine - More reactive than chlorine. D. Bromine - Less reactive than chlorine.
The only nonmetal that could replace chlorine in a replacement reaction is C. fluorine, as it is more reactive than chlorine.
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