NEET Chemistry · Medium

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: Electron gain enthalpy MCQ

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Electron gain enthalpyMediumQuestion 30007

Question

Halogens generally have:

  1. A
    highly negative electron gain enthalpy
    Correct
  2. B
    positive electron gain enthalpy
  3. C
    zero electron gain enthalpy
  4. D
    the lowest electronegativity

Correct answer

highly negative electron gain enthalpy

Explanation

They strongly attract an extra electron.