Which one of the following arrangements represents correct order of electron gain enthalpy value (less negative) of the given atomic species?
S<O<Cl<F
O<S<F<Cl
Cl<F<S<O
O<S<Cl<F
As we learnt
Variation of electron gain enthalpy with size of atom -
In general, the electron gain enthalpy value decreases (less negative) with increasing atomic radius.
- wherein
Electron gain enthalpy decreases with increasing atomic radius