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Electron affinity of Fluorine is less than that of chlorine because

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a

Electro negativity of Fluorine is more

b

2p sub shell of F is smaller

c

Chlorine is a stronger oxidant

d

Bond dissociation energy of F2 is less

answer is B.

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Electron affinity of fluorine is less than chlorine due to small size of fluorine 2p sub shell of F is smaller. To accept the outer electron.

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