What is the trend of the halogen atom as

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

What is the trend of the halogen atom as we go down in the periodic table?

Options:

Increases then decreases

Increases

Remains same

Decreases

Correct Answer:

Increases

Explanation:

The common trend within the halogen group in the periodic table is that the size of the atom increases from top to bottom.