Which electron affinity process would liberate the most energy?

  • A
    $[He] \ 2s^2 + e^- \to [He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^1$
  • B
    $[He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^2 + e^- \to [He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^3$
  • C
    $[He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^3 + e^- \to [He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^4$
  • D
    $[He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^6 + e^- \to [He] \ 2s^2 \ 2p^6 \ 3s^1$

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