Explain the following : Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is more negative as compared to fluorine.

Explain the following : Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is more neg

1.	Explain the following : Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is more negative as compared to fluorine.
Answer» SOLUTION :The size of F atom is very small and incoming electrons feel interelectronic REPULSION and ELECTRON gain ENTHALPY of F is less negative as COMPARED to Cl.