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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