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WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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27. The reactivity of fluorine is high because of

  • A. its high electronegativity.Correct
  • B. the small size of the fluorine atom.
  • C. the availability of d-orbitals.
  • D. the strong F-F bond.

Explanation

Fluorine's very high electronegativity gives it a strong tendency to attract electrons, making it highly reactive.

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