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Why is cl 17 has higher electron affinity than flourine 9 ?

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Fluorine has seven electrons in 2p-subshell whereas chlorine has seven electrons in its 3p-subshell. ... Since, energy released during the formation of Cl− (g) ion is more than that released in case of F−(g) ion, the electron affinity of chlorine is more than that of fluorine.

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