HARDMCQ SINGLENEET 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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