The correct order of electron gain enthalpies of Cl, F, Te and Po is
Solution
Te → –190 kJ mol<sup>–1</sup><br/><br/>
Po → –174 kJ mol<sup>–1</sup><br/><br/>
F → –333 kJ mol<sup>–1</sup><br/><br/>
Cl → –349 kJ mol<sup>–1</sup><br/><br/>
Hence, correct order is Cl > F > Te > Po
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends
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