NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Explain the following: Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is more negative as compared to fluorine.
Options
- AChlorine has a higher effective nuclear charge than fluorine
- BChlorine has a lower atomic radius than fluorine
- CChlorine has a higher electron affinity than fluorine
- DChlorine has a higher ionization energy than fluorine
Correct answer
B. Chlorine has a lower atomic radius than fluorine
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Chlorine has a lower atomic radius than fluorine