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The electron affinity values (in kJ mol-1 ) of three halogens X, Y, Z are respectively -349, -333 and -325. Then X, Y and Z respectively are
Q. The electron affinity values (in kJ
m
o
l
−
1
) of three halogens X, Y, Z are respectively -349, -333 and -325. Then X, Y and Z respectively are
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A
F
2
,
C
l
2
and
B
r
2
B
C
l
2
,
F
2
and
B
r
2
C
C
l
2
,
B
r
2
and
F
2
D
B
r
2
,
C
l
2
and
F
2
Solution:
Electron affinity (in kJ
mo
l
-1
) of F = 332.6, Cl = 348.5, Br = 324.7 and I = 295.5. Chlorine has highest electron affinity value, So, according to question the correct order will be
C
l
2
>
F
2
>
B
r
2
.