Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

The bond dissociation energy is highest for

  1. A Cl$_2$ Correct answer
  2. B I$_2$
  3. C Br$_2$
  4. D F$_2$

Solution

Bond energy of $\mathrm{F}_{2}$ less than $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ due to lone pair lone pair repulsions. <br/><br/> Bond energy order $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}>\mathrm{Br}_{2}>\mathrm{F}_{2}>\mathrm{I}_{2}$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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