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What is the correct order of bond dissociation enthalpies?

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F2>Cl2>Br2>I2
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Cl2>F2>Br2>I2
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Cl2>Br2>F2>I2
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I2>Br2>Cl2>F2
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Solution

The correct option is C Cl2>Br2>F2>I2
Cl2>Br>F2>I2
Cl2 Maximum bond strength because effective overlap and moderate L.P - L.P repulsion
Br2 Overlap less effective as compared to Cl2 and minimum L.P - L.P repulsion, but overlap is a dominating factor.
F2 Effective overlap and maximum L.P - L.P. repulsion makes it weaker than Cl2 and Br2.
I2 Least effective overlap.

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