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The absolute value of the electron gain enthalpy of halogens satisfies :

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Chlorine has the most negative electron gain enthalpy; fluorine is lower than chlorine because of its small size and strong inter-electronic repulsion, and then the value falls from Br to I.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{Cl}\gt\mathrm{Br}\gt\mathrm{F}\gt\mathrm{I}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Cl}\gt\mathrm{F}\gt\mathrm{Br}\gt\mathrm{I}\)
  • \(\mathrm{I}\gt\mathrm{Br}\gt\mathrm{Cl}\gt\mathrm{F}\)
  • \(\mathrm{F}\gt\mathrm{Cl}\gt\mathrm{Br}\gt\mathrm{I}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Electron gain enthalpies (kJ/mol): Cl = -349, F = -328, Br = -325, I = -295.
Absolute values therefore follow Cl > F > Br > I.
F is out of order because the very small 2p subshell causes strong electron-electron repulsion for the incoming electron.
Answer: (2) \(\mathrm{Cl}\gt\mathrm{F}\gt\mathrm{Br}\gt\mathrm{I}\)
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