The formation of the oxide ion $O_{(g)}^{2-}$ requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below. This is because
$O_{(g)} + e^{-} \rightarrow O_{(g)}^{-}; \Delta H^{o} = -142 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$O_{(g)}^{-} + e^{-} \rightarrow O_{(g)}^{2-}; \Delta H^{o} = 844 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

  • A
    $O^{-}$ ion will tend to resist the addition of another electron
  • B
    Oxygen has high electron affinity
  • C
    Oxygen is more electronegative
  • D
    $O^{-}$ ion has comparatively larger size than oxygen atom

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