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X, B, C and Z are the elements belonging to 17th group of Modern periodic table. The correct trend of hydration enthalpy of their ions is X- > B- > C- > Z-. The element ‘B’ in the sequence is
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a
F
b
Cl
c
I
d
Br
answer is B.
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Atomic radius….FCl>Br>I;EN ….F>Cl>Br>I;Electron gain enthalpy ….I
Cl>Br>I>Cl->F->Br->I-B.D.E….Cl2>Br2>F2>I2; Due to small size and repulsions between lone pairs on adjacent Fluorine atoms ;IP …..I-Cl2>Br2>I2;Hydration enthalpy…F->Cl->Br->I-;MP and BP ….F2
Cl>Br>I>Cl->F->Br->I-B.D.E….Cl2>Br2>F2>I2; Due to small size and repulsions between lone pairs on adjacent Fluorine atoms ;IP …..I-
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