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Why do halogens have highly negative electron gain enthalpies?
AThey lose electrons easily
BOne electron completes an octet
CTheir shells are already full
DThey have the largest atoms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One electron completes an octet
Gaining one electron gives a halogen the stable noble gas configuration, so energy is released.
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