Question

Why F has less electronegativity than Cl?​

Answer 1

It does not, it has lower electron affinity than chlorine. This is because fluorine's atomic size is small and there is inter-electronic repulsion.

Answer 2

Answer

F has less electronegativity than Cl Because:-

1) Fluorine is smaller.

2) Electron is nearn the neclues.

Hence , F has less electronegativity than Cl

Example

_Cl2, H2, F2_