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The correct order of electron affinity is :

  • Option 1)

    F > Cl > O

  • Option 2)

    F > O > Cl

  • Option 3)

    Cl > F > O

  • Option 4)

    O > F > Cl

 

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As we have learnt,

 

Variation of electron gain enthalpy in periodic table -

  1. Electron gain enthalpy decreases down the group.
  2. generally, electron gains enthalpy increases (more negative) along the period. 

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 The correct order of electron affinity is Cl > F > O

 


Option 1)

F > Cl > O

Option 2)

F > O > Cl

Option 3)

Cl > F > O

Option 4)

O > F > Cl

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