In $F$ and $C l$ which one has higher electron affinity :

F

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C l

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Both have same

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B $C l$
$C l$ has higher affinity than $F$ because it can accommodate the incoming electron more easily than $F . F$ has small size and there will be repulsions for incoming electrons.

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