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Published on: August 11, 2026
The electron affinity value are negative for:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Electron affinity is negative of electron gain enthalpy i.e.,
(A) | , | E.A | ||
(B) | E.A | |||
(C) | ||||
E.A | ||||
(D) | E.A | |||
(E) | E.A |
Hence, 
and C have negative values for E.A.
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