Assertion : F atom has a less negative electron affinity than Cl atom. Reason …

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Assertion : F atom has a less negative electron affinity than Cl atom.
Reason : Additional electrons are repelled more effectively by 3p electrons in Cl atom than by 2p electrons in F atom.
(1998)
  1. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. If assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer

(C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

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