Chemistry Class 12

Why is fluorine more reactive than chlorine?

Both are halogens, but fluorine is “fiercer.” Why?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

Fluorine has a smaller atomic size, so its nucleus attracts electrons more strongly → highest reactivity among halogens.

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