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Why do halogens have little tendency to lose electrons?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A High ionisation enthalpy
  • B Low electron gain enthalpy
  • C Low electron affinity
  • D Large atomic size
Solution:
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The correct answer is: High ionisation enthalpy
Halogens have little tendency to lose electrons because they have high ionisation enthalpy, making it energetically unfavorable to lose electrons.**

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