JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE Main 2024

Given below are two statements : Statement I : Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group. Statement II : Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below.

Answer: (D)

Solution

In group 17 the order of negative electron gain enthalpy is Cl > F > Br > I, so chlorine (not fluorine) has the most negative value

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