Which of the following has least tendency to form unipositive ions in the gaseous state?
Correct answer: D. F
- A. I
- B. Cl
- C. Br
- D. F
Explanation
Fluorine (F) is the most electronegative element in the periodic table, which means it has a strong tendency to gain electrons rather than lose them. This makes it the least likely to form unipositive ions in the gaseous state compared to the other halogens listed. Iodine (I), Chlorine (Cl), and Bromine (Br), while also electronegative, have a lower electronegativity compared to fluorine, making them more likely than fluorine to lose an electron and form a positive ion.
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