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The bond enthalpy of C-Cl bond is lower than C-F bond because:

  1. A Cl is larger
  2. B C-Cl bond is longer and weaker
  3. C F is more electronegative
  4. D All of the above Correct answer

Solution

C-Cl bond (242 kJ/mol) is weaker than C-F (484 kJ/mol) due to larger size of Cl, longer bond length, and lower electronegativity of Cl vs F.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Topic: Nomenclature and Properties

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