The electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine while it is expected to be more negative . Explain ?
1 Answer
Nov 4, 2016
We interrogate the process:
Explanation:
Reduction of a fluorine atom should release more energy, as the fluorine atom is smaller, and has a higher effective nuclear charge than chlorine.
There are various definitions of this reaction. I hope I have got the one you want.