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For electron affinity of halogens which of the following is correct?

(a) Br > F

(b) F > CI

(c) Br > CI

(d) F > I

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The correct option is (d) F > I.

Explanation:

The low value of electron affinity of fluorine is probably due to small size of fluorine atom, i.e. electron density is high which hinders the addition of an extra electron.

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