explain why the electronegativity of fluorine is greater than that chlorine
The electrons in chlorine are further away from the nucleus and in a higher energy level (3p for chlorine as apposed to 2p for fluorine). Chlorines electrons are better shielded and so feel less nuclear charge. Thus are less attracted to the nucleus, therefore electronegativity is lower.
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