Q. The property of attracting electrons by the halogen atoms in a molecule is called
A) Ionisation potential
B) Electrons affinity
C) Electronegtivity
D) Electronic attraction
Explanation
(c)
The property of attracting electrons by an at atom of a molecule is called electronegativity. However, electron affinity is the amount of energy liberated when an electron is added to an isolated gaseous atom.
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