The bond in F2 has a smaller bond dissociation enthalpy than the bond in Cl2. Which is the best expl — Bonding Chemistry Question
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The bond in F2 has a smaller bond dissociation enthalpy than the bond in Cl2. Which is the best explanation for this difference?
A.
Fluorine is more electronegative than chlorine.
B.✓ Correct
Lone pair-lone pair repulsions are stronger in F2 than in Cl2.
C.
The F-F bond is longer than the Cl-Cl bond.
D.
Chlorine has energetically accessible d orbitals while fluorine does not.
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