Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which element has the highest electron affinity among the halogens?
AFluorine
BChlorine
CBromine
DIodine
✓ Correct Answer: B — Chlorine
Chlorine has a higher electron affinity than Fluorine because Fluorine's small size leads to inter-electronic repulsion.
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