Q. Correct order of electron affinities of halogens is

A) F>Cl>Br>I
B) I>Br>Cl>F
C) Cl>F>I>Br
D) Cl>F>Br>I
Explanation

(d)
Usually electron affinities decreases on moving down a group but fluorine due to its smaller size has a low value of electrons affinity in comparison to chlorine because the incoming electon experience greater repulsion . Thus, the order of electron affaffinity is as Cl>F>Br>I.

Dr. Abubacker
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