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Published on: August 13, 2026
The correct order of electron affinity for the different families is
A
Halogen 
Carbon 
Nitrogen 
Oxygen
Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen B
Halogen 
Oxygen 
Nitrogen 
Carbon
Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon C
Halogen 
Nitrogen 
Carbon 
Oxygen
Nitrogen Carbon Oxygen D
Halogen 
Oxygen 
Carbon 
Nitrogen
Oxygen Carbon Nitrogen
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
depends on 
as 
EA. So, Halogens 
Oxygen 
Carbon 
Nitrogen, due to stable 
configuration
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