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The electron affinities of halogens are \[F=322\], \[Cl=349\], \[Br=324\], \[I=295kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]. The higher value for \[Cl\] as compared to that of \[F\] is due to [MP PMT 1997] |
| A. | Weaker electron-electron repulsion in \[Cl\] |
| B. | Higher atomic radius of \[F\] |
| C. | Smaller electronegativity of \[F\] |
| D. | More vacant P - subshell in \[Cl\] |
| Answer» B. Higher atomic radius of \[F\] | |