Which of the following is not the reason for the higher EA1 of halogens? I) High nuclear charge II) Larger atomic size III) Easy to get octet configuration, i.e., ns2np6 IV) Half filled p-orbitals
A
I and IV
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B
I, II and III
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C
II and IV
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D
II and III
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Solution
The correct option is D II and IV Halogen are samllest in size along the period. They tend to accept one electron to get their octet configuration. Their first electron affinity is higher because of the greater effective nuclear charge.