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Neon atom requires energy to remove one electron from its outermost orbit, so also to add one electron into the outermost orbit. Which of the following is correct about fluorine? I. Fluorine releases energy when an electron is removed.
II. Fluorine requires energy to add one electron.

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Halogens have high electron affinity → energy released on gaining electron.
Updated On: Apr 16, 2026
  • (i) and (ii) are correct
  • (i) is correct, (ii) is false
  • (i) is false, (ii) is correct
  • (i) and (ii) are false
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The Correct Option is D

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