J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Which of the following has lowest electron affinity?

    A) \[Cl\]                                    

    B) \[I\]

    C) \[F\]                                     

    D) \[Br\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    In a group the electron affinity decreases on moving downward because the size increases. \[\begin{align}   & Halogen:~\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,F~~~~~\,\,\,\,Cl~~~\,\,\,\,\,Br~~~~\,\,\,\,I \\  & E.A.(eV):\text{ }-3.6\,\,\,\,~~-3.8~~\,\,\,\,3.5~~\,\,\,-3.2 \\ \end{align}\] The low value of electron affinity of fluorine than chlorine due to its small size.


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