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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Electron Affinity Single Correct MCQ
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The correct order of electron affinity of B, C, N, O is

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B
C
D

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C

Value of electron affinity increases on going from left to right in periods but the value of electron affinity of V th A elements is less than that of IV th A element, this is due to half filled p -orbitals presence.

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