Which of the two elements given below would be more reactive element x with atomic no 16 or element y with atomic no 17 give reason

Which of the two elements given below would be more reactive element x

1.	Which of the two elements given below would be more reactive element x with atomic no 16 or element y with atomic no 17 give reason
Answer» 17-chlorine is more reactive SINCE the SEVENTH group ELEMENTS are more reactive than sixth group and they POSSESS more electron affinity