The electron gain enthalpies of halogens in kJmol−1 are as given below:
F = −332, Cl = −349, Br = −324, I = −295.
The less negative value for F as compared to that of CI is due to:
A
Strong electron-electron repulsion in the compact 2p- sub shell of F.
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B
Weak electron - electron repulsion in the bigger 3p- sub shell of Cl
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C
Smaller electronegativity value of F than Cl
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D
(A) and (B) both
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Solution
The correct option is D (A) and (B) both Due to small size of F atom, the electron-electron repulsion in compact 2p- sub shell is large and hence, the incoming electron is not accepted with the same ease as in the case with Cl (less electron - electron repulsion)