JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pt134
Using the values F−328, Cl−349, Br−325, I−295 (in kJmol−1), the order of decreasing magnitude of energy released on electron gain is
AI>Br>Cl>F
BF>Cl>Br>I
CCl>Br>F>I
DCl>F>Br>I
Answer: D
Compare magnitudes: 349 > 328 > 325 > 295. Chlorine exceeds fluorine because of the small 2p subshell of fluorine where an extra electron suffers strong repulsion.