NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Why does fluorine exhibit anomalous behavior in many properties?
Options
- ADue to its high ionization energy
- BDue to its low electronegativity
- CDue to its availability of d orbitals
- DDue to its small size, high electronegativity, and low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy
Correct answer
D. Due to its small size, high electronegativity, and low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy
Step-by-step solution
The anomalous behavior of fluorine is due to its small size, high electronegativity, and low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy, among other factors.