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Why does fluorine exhibit anomalous behavior in many properties?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Due to its high ionization energy
  • B Due to its low electronegativity
  • C Due to its availability of d orbitals
  • D Due to its small size, high electronegativity, and low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy
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The correct answer is: Due to its small size, high electronegativity, and low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy
The anomalous behavior of fluorine is due to its small size, high electronegativity, and low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy, among other factors.

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