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The correct order of increasing electron affinity of halogens is

A

`I lt Br lt Cl`

B

`Br lt I lt Cl`

C

`Cl lt Br lt I`

D

`I lt Cl lt Br`

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A
Electron affinity decreases down the group as atomic size increases.
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