Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 760

Question: Tendency of $ {{l}^{-}},B{{r}^{-}},C{{l}^{-}} $ and $ {{F}^{-}} $ to be oxidized is in order:

Options:

A) $ {{l}^{-}}>B{{r}^{-}}>C{{l}^{-}}>{{F}^{-}} $

B) $ {{l}^{-}}>B{{r}^{-}}<C{{l}^{-}}<{{F}^{-}} $

C) $ {{l}^{-}}<C{{l}^{-}}>{{F}^{-}}>B{{r}^{-}} $

D) $ {{l}^{-}}=B{{r}^{-}}>C{{l}^{-}}={{F}^{-}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Tendency to lose the electrons increases with the increase in the size of anion. (Valence shell electron(s) to be removed is farther from the nucleus in larger anion).



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