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Electron affinity of Fluorine is less th...

Electron affinity of Fluorine is less than that of Chlorine because

A

Electronegativity of Fluorine is more

B

2p sub shell of F is smaller

C

Chlorine is a stronger oxidant

D

Bond dissociation energy of `F_2` is less

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