JEE Main202225 Jun 2022Evening ShiftChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
What is the correct oder of electron gain enthalpy of Cl , F , Te , Po
Options
- A  F > Cl > Te > Po  
- BCl > F > Te   > Po  
- CTe > Po > Cl > F
- DPo > Te > F > Cl
Correct answer
B. Cl > F > Te   > Po  
Step-by-step solution
Electron gain enthalpy values of the elements are given below in kJ / mol , F Cl  Te   Po  − 333 − 349 − 190 − 174 . Down the group electron affinity decreases. The size of fluorine atom is small. The addition of electron to small fluorine atom results in electron-electron repulsions. Hence, fluorine has less electron affinity than chlorine. Hence, the correct order is Cl > F > Te > PO