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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statement is not correct about fluorine?
A
Fluorine is the most electronegative element in the periodic table.
B
has smaller enthalpy of dissociation as compared to that of 
.
C
The negative electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is less than that of fluorine.
D
is the strongest oxidising halogen.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Due to small size of fluorine atom, there is more electronic repulsions, as a result the incoming electron is unstable. Hence, the negative electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less than that of chlorine.
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