Question

which have more negative electron gain enthalpy oxygen or flourine?

Answer 1

So fluorine should have more negative electron gain enthalpy because of its smallest size followed by Cl. But there is an exception. In case of fluorine, its size is too small, and so it is difficult for fluorine atom to hold extra electron due to repulsion between electrons.



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Answer 2

more in fluorine as compared to oxygen