AIPMT MAIN2008Chemistry-Periodic Table
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Chemistry Trends in Properties MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of the following arrangements does not give the correct picture of the trends indicated against it?
A
F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂ : Electronegativity
B
F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂ : Oxidizing power
C
F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂ : Electron gain enthalpy
D
F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂ : Bond dissociation energy
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Bond dissociation energy decreases down the group, so the correct order should be F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂.
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