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The variation in electron gain enthalpies of elements is less systematic than for ionization enthalpies. Out of oxygen and sulphur which has greater negative value for electron gain enthalpy? Justify. |
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Answer» Sulphur has greater negative value (-200 kJ mol-1) for electron gain enthalpy compared to that of oxygen (-141 kJ mol-1). This is because, due to smaller size of oxygen the added electron experiences much repulsion from the electrons present in the shell. Due to large size, the electron-electron repulsion is much less in sulphur. |
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