Which of the following statements concerning fluorine and chlorine is incorrect?
A
Fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine
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B
The atomic radius of the fluorine atom is less than that of the chlorine atom.
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C
Fluorine is stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine
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D
Both fluorine and chlorine commonly exist in positive and negative oxidation states
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E
Both fluorine and chlorine are diatomic gases at room conditions.
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Solution
The correct option is B Fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine Size of the fluorine is less than chlorine as the number of shells are more in chlorine as compared to fluorine.
So, fluorine can attract electrons more easily as compared to chlorine.
Hence, fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine.