When the first electron gain enthalpy $(\Delta _{eg}H)$ of oxygen is $-141 \ kJ/mol,$ its second electron gain enthalpy is

  • A
    a more negative value than the first
  • B
    almost the same as that of the first
  • C
    negative,but less negative than the first
  • D
    a positive value

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