Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 707
Question: Tendency of $ {{l}^{-}},B{{r}^{-}},C{{l}^{-}} $ and $ {{F}^{-}} $ to be oxidized is in order:
Options:
A) $ {{l}^{-}}>B{{r}^{-}}>C{{l}^{-}}>{{F}^{-}} $
B) $ {{l}^{-}}>B{{r}^{-}}<C{{l}^{-}}<{{F}^{-}} $
C) $ {{l}^{-}}<C{{l}^{-}}>{{F}^{-}}>B{{r}^{-}} $
D) $ {{l}^{-}}=B{{r}^{-}}>C{{l}^{-}}={{F}^{-}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Tendency to lose the electrons increases with the increase in the size of anion. (Valence shell electron(s) to be removed is farther from the nucleus in larger anion).
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