Electron gain enthalphy is the amount of energy involved when an isolated gaseous atom accepts an electron to form a monovalent anion the value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens are given below: F : -328KJmol^(-1) Cl - 349 KJ mol^(-1) Br : -325 KJ mol^(-1) I : -295 KJ mol^(-1)Chlorine has more negative electron gain enthalpy than fluorine. why ?

Electron gain enthalphy is the amount of energy involved when an isola

1.	Electron gain enthalphy is the amount of energy involved when an isolated gaseous atom accepts an electron to form a monovalent anion the value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens are given below: F : -328KJmol^(-1) Cl - 349 KJ mol^(-1) Br : -325 KJ mol^(-1) I : -295 KJ mol^(-1)Chlorine has more negative electron gain enthalpy than fluorine. why ?
Answer» Solution :Fluorine atom is SMALLER in size than chlorine atom. In fluorine atom, added ELECTRON GOES to the RELATIVITY smaller 2p ORBITAL