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Electron gain enthalpy with negative sign of fluorine is less than that of chlorine due to :

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024
  • High ionization enthalpy of fluorine
  • Smaller size of chlorine atom
  • Smaller size of fluorine atom
  • Bigger size of $2p$ orbital of fluorine
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The electron gain enthalpy order for halogens is
$CI > F > Br > I$
Due to small size of fluorine the extra electron to be added feels more electron- electron repulsion. Therefore fluorine has less value for electron affinity than chlorine.
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