Which one of the following elements has the maximum electron affinity?

Which one of the following elements has the maximum electron affinity?

Options

(a) F
(b) Cl
(c) Br
(d) I

Correct Answer:

Cl

Explanation:

Chlorine hasmaximum electron affinity. Fluorine although have highest electronegativity dut to its very small size, effective inter electronic repulsions are observed which brings down its electron affinity.

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