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The electron affinity of fluorine is less than chlorine as we move down the group; this deviation in behavior is due to its

Correct answer: D. All of these

  • A. Small size
  • B. Seven electron
  • C. Thick electronic cloud
  • D. All of these

Explanation

There is greater repulsion among the electrons in the 2p-shell of fluorine than in the 3p-subshell of chlorine.

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