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1. Halogen

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   The halides ($\text{X}^-$) are fundamental to numerous industrial and biological processes. Chloride ions ($\text{Cl}^-$) are essential components of stomach acid ($\text{HCl}$) and regulate osmotic balance. Iodide ($\text{I}^-$) is central to the function of the thyroid gland, where its oxidation to elemental iodine is necessary for synthesizing [thyroxine hormones](/entries/th…