AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Periodic Properties
AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Bond Energies MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which statement is wrong :
A
Bond energy of F₂ > Cl₂
B
Electronegativity of F > Cl
C
F is more oxidising than Cl
D
Electron affinity of Cl > F
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The bond energy of F₂ is actually less than Cl₂ due to repulsion between lone pairs in F₂.
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