MHT CET2017ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Which halogen has the highest value of negative electron gain enthalpy?
Options
- AFluorine
- BChlorine
- CBromine
- DIodine
Correct answer
B. Chlorine
Step-by-step solution
The added electron goes to the bigger n = 3 is i.e., occupies larger region to space and the electron-electron repulsion is much less. So, Chlorine has the highest value of negative electron gain enthalpy