Question

    Which element has the highest electron

    affinity?
    A Chlorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Fluorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oxygen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nitrogen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Although fluorine is highly electronegative, chlorine has the highest electron affinity due to its larger size and lesser electron repulsion.

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