Question

Fluorine has highest electron affinity in the periodic table.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Electron affinity of fluorine is less than chlorine because the atomic size of fluorine is very less than chlorine as a results there is a large electronic repulsions between the electrons of fluorine. Hence, in fluorine atom the incoming electron experiences lesser attractions towards the nucleus than in chlorine atom.