Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing electron gain enthalpy with negative sign for the elements O, S, F and Cl?
S < O < Cl < F
Cl < F < O < S
O < S < F < Cl
F < S < O < Cl
16 &17 th group of elements:
3rd period elements have high negative electron gain enthalpy than 2nd period element, because In 2nd period element incoming electron experiences a greater force of repulsion because of small size.
Electron gain enthalpy
Correct order:
Option (3) is correct answer.