The property of attracting electrons by the halogen atoms in a molecule is called:

Ionization Potential

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Electron affinity

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Electronegativity

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Electronic attraction

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Solution

The correct option is D Ionization Potential
Electronegativity is the property of attracting electrons by an atom in a molecule. Electron affinity is the amount of energy liberated when an electron is added to an isolated gaseous atom.

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself.

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