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Which out of the `N` or `O` has higher electron gain enthalpy?A. `Cl,F`B. `O,S`C. `O,F`D. `S,Cl` |
Answer» Correct Answer - A Negative electron gain enthalpy of F is less than Cl. This is due to the fact that when an electron is added to F, the added electron goes to the smaller `n=2` energy level and experiences significant repulsion from the other electrons present in this level. In `Cl` , the electron goes to the larger `n=3` energy level and consequently occupies a larger region of space leading to much less electron`-` electron repulsion. |
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