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In halogens (group 17) the atomic radius of chlorine is greater than the atomic radius of fluorine. Give reason. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Because in a chlorine atom (CL = 2, 8, 7) the outermost electrons are in the third shell (M-shell, n = 3), whereas in a fluorine atom (F = 2, 7) the outermost electrons are in the second shell (L-shell, n = 2). | |