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NEET · Chemistry · STD 11 - 3. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties

Which one of the elements has the maximum electron affinity

  1. A \(Cl\)
  2. B \(F\)
  3. C \(Br\)
  4. D \(I\)
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(A) \(Cl\)

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Electron affinity is the energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom in the gaseous state. Among halogens, electron affinity is generally high due to the tendency to gain one electron. However, fluorine has a very small atomic size, so strong electron–electron repulsion in its compact 2p orbital reduces its electron affinity slightly.
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