Which of the following arrangements represents the correct order of electron gain enthalpy (with negative sign) for the given elements?

  • A
    $Cl < F < S < O$
  • B
    $O < S < F < Cl$
  • C
    $S < O < Cl < F$
  • D
    $F < Cl < O < S$

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