Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2016(1)

Which one of the following orders is CORRECT for the bond dissociation enthalpy of halogen molecules?

1. A
   \( \mathrm{Br}_2 > \mathrm{I}_2 > \mathrm{F}_2 > \mathrm{Cl}_2 \)
2. B
   \( \mathrm{F}_2 > \mathrm{Cl}_2 > \mathrm{Br}_2 > \mathrm{I}_2 \)
3. C
   \( \mathrm{Cl}_2 > \mathrm{Br}_2 > \mathrm{F}_2 > \mathrm{I}_2 \)
4. D
   \( \mathrm{I}_2 > \mathrm{Br}_2 > \mathrm{Cl}_2 > \mathrm{F}_2 \)