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Electron gain enthalpy with/negative sign of fluorine is less than that of chlorine due to
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Q. Electron gain enthalpy with/negative sign of fluorine is less than that of chlorine due to
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A
high ionisation enthalpy of fluorine
B
smaller size of chlorine atom
C
smaller size of fluorine atom
D
bigger size of 2p orbital of fluorine
Solution:
Due to smaller size and high repulsive force within the outermost orbit of fluorine, its electron gain enthalpy is less negative.