AIIMS2004ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
For electron affinity of halogens which of the following is correct?
Options
- ABr > F
- BF > Cl
- CBr > Cl
- DF > I
Correct answer
D. F > I
Step-by-step solution
array lcccl & F & Cl & Br & I Electron affinity & -3.6 & -3.8 & -3.5 & -3.2 array The low value of electron affinity of fluorine is probably due to small size of fluorine atom, i.e. electron density is high which hinders the addition of an extra electron.