MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #784

Which element's electron affinity is lower than its group successor due to electron repulsion?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #784

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which element's electron affinity is lower than its group successor due to electron repulsion?

    • A) Fluorine
    • B) Chlorine
    • C) Bromine
    • D) Iodine

    Answer: Fluorine

    Explanation: Fluorine's small size causes high repulsion, reducing electron affinity. Chlorine (option B) has less repulsion due to larger size.