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The correct order of electron gain enthalpy with negative sing F, Cl, Br and I, having atomic number 9, 17, 35 and 53 respectively, is :–(a) I > Br > Cl > F (b) F > Cl > Br > I(c) Cl > F > Br > I (d) Br > Cl > I > F

Answer»

Correct option (c) Cl > F > Br > I 

Explanation:

As we go down the group in Periodic Table, atomic size increases, force of attraction for the added electron decreases, hence electron gain enthalpy decreases.

X(g)+e- → X-(g)

Actual order is Cl > F > Br > I 

The fact that fluorine has a less electron gain enthalpy than chlorine seems to be due to the relatively greater effectiveness of 2p-electron in the small F-atom to repel the additional electron entering the atom than do 3p-electrons in the larger Cl-atom.



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