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Published on: August 12, 2026
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
Statement II: Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
choose the most appropriate from the options given below
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Chlorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group. Electron gain enthalpy of 
is least negative in its group because when an electron is added to O, the added electron goes to smaller 
quantum level and suffers significant repulsion.
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