why are the elements of group 17 the most electronegative elements?
Asked by Shantanu
| 20th Feb, 2012,
04:17: PM
Expert Answer:
Halogens(group 17 elements) have the smallest size in their respective periods and therefore high effective nuclear charge. As a consequence, they readily withdraw electrons from their neighboring atoms.
Halogens(group 17 elements) have the smallest size in their respective periods and therefore high effective nuclear charge. As a consequence, they readily withdraw electrons from their neighboring atoms.
Answered by
| 21st Feb, 2012,
02:57: PM
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