chapter 7.  ELEMENTS OF GROUPS 16, 17 AND 18 class 12 chemistry textbook solution

1. Select appropriate answers for the following.

i. Which of the following has highest electron gain enthalpy ?
A. Fluorine

B. Chlorine
C. Bromine

D. Iodine

Answer:- B. Chlorine 

 Explanation: Chlorine is larger in size and has a lower electronegativity value than fluorine. As a result, it readily accepts an electron and has the highest electron gain enthalpy value

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