Question
Why does fluorine show anomalous behaviour?
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Answer
Fluorine exhibits anomalous behaviour as compared to other halogens in the group.
The reasons for anomalous behaviour of fluorine are as follows :
The reasons for anomalous behaviour of fluorine are as follows :
- the smallest size of fluorine
- the highest electronegativity
- low bond dissoClation enthalpy of F-F bond
- non-availability of d-orbitals in its valence shell.
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