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Periodic Table Electron Affinity of Halogens

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Among halogens, the correct decreasing order of energy released when an electron is gained is:

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Correct Answer: A) Cl > F > Br > I

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Chlorine releases slightly more energy than fluorine because the very compact 2p orbital of F causes greater electron–electron repulsion.

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