P-Block Elements Ques 634
Question: Electron gain enthalpy with negative sign of fluorine is less than that of chlorine due to:
Options:
A) High ionization enthalpy of fluorine
B) Smaller size of chlorine atom
C) Smaller size of fluorine atom
D) Bigger size of 2p orbital of fluorine
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The electron gain enthalpy order for halogens is
