P-Block Elements Ques 198
Question: For which one of the following properties of halogens the sequence $ F>Cl>Br>I $ holds good
[MP PET/PMT 1998]
Options:
A) Electron affinity
B) Electronegativity
C) Atomic radius
D) Boiling point
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ F>Cl>Br>I $ . As the size increases electronegativity decreases.
