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Atomic Number and Mass Number

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As the atomic number of halogens increases, the halogens :

A

lose the outer most electrons less readily

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become lighter in colour

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C

become less denser

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D

gain electrons less readily

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Solution

The correct option is D gain electrons less readily
As atomic number of halogens increases electronegativity decreases. So, they gain electrons less readily.

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