Electron affinity depends on

  • A
    Atomic size
  • B
    Nuclear charge
  • C
    Atomic number
  • D
    Atomic size and nuclear charge both

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Consider the following conversions:
$(i) \ O_{(g)} + e^- \to O^{-}_{(g)} ; \Delta H_1$
$(ii) \ F_{(g)} + e^- \to F^{-}_{(g)} ; \Delta H_2$
$(iii) \ Cl_{(g)} + e^- \to Cl^{-}_{(g)} ; \Delta H_3$
$(iv) \ Na_{(g)} \to Na^{+}_{(g)} + e^- ; \Delta H_4$
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Among the options, the element with the highest electron gain enthalpy is

Electron affinity is the lowest for

Column-$I$ shows the electronic configuration of some elements and Column-$II$ shows the values of electron gain enthalpy. Match these values correctly. Match the electronic configuration with the electron gain enthalpy.
Column-$I$ Electronic Configuration Column-$II$ Electron Gain Enthalpy / $kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$(A) \ 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$ $(1) -53$
$(B) \ 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1$ $(2) -328$
$(C) \ 1s^2 2s^2 2p^5$ $(3) -141$
$(D) \ 1s^2 2s^2 2p^4$ $(4) +53$

The electron affinities of halogens are $F = 322, Cl = 349, Br = 324, I = 295 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. The higher value for $Cl$ as compared to that of $F$ is due to :-

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