Periodic Classification and Periodic Properties 2 Question 40

40. The decreasing order of electron affinity of $\mathrm{F}, \mathrm{Cl}, \mathrm{Br}$ is $\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{Br}$.

(1993, 1M)

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Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{Cl}$ has maximum electron affinity, hence the correct order is $\mathrm{Cl}>\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{Br}$