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Electron gain enthalpy of 17th group elements are 349,328,325,296,270 kJ/mol (not in order). The element which has electron gain enthalpy 296kJ/mol is:

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F
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Cl
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Br
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I
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Solution

The correct option is D I
On moving down the group atomic size and nuclear charge increases. The effect of increase in atomic size is more pronounced than that of nuclear charge.
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Electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative on going down the group.
F=328 KJ/mol
Cl=349 KJ/mol
Br=325 KJ/mol
I=296 KJ/mol

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