Which of the following pairs of elements would have a more negative electron gain enthalpy?
$(i)$ $O$ or $F$
$(ii)$ $F$ or $Cl$

  • A
    $F$ and $Cl$
  • B
    $O$ and $F$
  • C
    $O$ and $Cl$
  • D
    $F$ and $O$

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Reason $(R)$: The electron-electron repulsion is higher in chlorine than in fluorine.

Evaluate the following statements regarding electron affinity $(EA)$:
$A$. Carbon is greater than fluorine
$B$. Sulphur is lesser than fluorine
$C$. Iodine is higher than bromine
$D$. Chlorine is greater than sulphur
Select the correct sequence of truth values ($T$ for true,$F$ for false):

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Fluorine has most negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
Statement $II$: Oxygen has least negative electron gain enthalpy in its group.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate from the options given below.

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Arrange $N$,$O$,and $S$ in order of decreasing electron affinity.

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