Among the following configurations,the element which has the highest electron affinity is

  • A
    $[Ne] \, 3s^2, \, 3p^1$
  • B
    $[Ne] \, 3s^2, \, 3p^5$
  • C
    $[Ne] \, 3s^2, \, 3p^4$
  • D
    $[Ne] \, 3s^2, \, 3p^6, \, 3d^5, \, 4s^1$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which of the following represents the correct order of increasing electron gain enthalpy (with negative sign) for the elements?
$a.$ Nitrogen
$b.$ Phosphorus
$c.$ Chlorine
$d.$ Fluorine

Which of the following will have the most negative electron gain enthalpy and which the least negative?
$P, S, Cl, F$
Explain your answer.

Which of the following processes is endothermic?

Difficult
View Solution

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?

Difficult
View Solution

The electron affinity values are negative for:
$A$. $Be \rightarrow Be^{-}$
$B$. $N \rightarrow N^{-}$
$C$. $O^{-} \rightarrow O^{2-}$
$D$. $Na \rightarrow Na^{-}$
$E$. $Al \rightarrow Al^{-}$
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo