Which of the following halogens has the highest bond energy?
A
Cl2
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B
Br2
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C
F2
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D
I2
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Solution
The correct option is ACl2 As we move down the group bond energy decreases but a bond energy of fluorine is less due to interelectronic repulsion in F2 (small sized)