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The electron affinity of halogens are F322,Cl347,Br324,I=295kJmol1. The higher value of Cl as compared to that of F is due to:

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weaker electron-electron repulsion in Cl
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higher atomic radius of F
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smaller electronegativity of F
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more vacant p-subshell in Cl
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Solution

The correct option is A weaker electron-electron repulsion in Cl
Electron affinity value of Cl is higher than of F as Cl belongs to the 3rd period while F belongs to 2nd period. In Cl, electron-electron repulsion forces are weaker than that of F.

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