HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryPeriodic PropertiesAchiever Section
The lower electron affinity of fluorine than that of chlorine is due to
A.Smaller size✓ Correct
B.Smaller nuclear charge
C.Difference in their electronic configurations
D.Its highest reactivity
Explanation
Due to the small size of Fluorine, there are inter- electronic repulsions. This reduces its electron affinity.
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