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?

  • A
    $\Delta H_1$ and $\Delta H_2$ are less negative than $\Delta H_3$
  • B
    $\Delta H_2$ is more negative than $\Delta H_1$
  • C
    $\Delta H_2$ and $\Delta H_3$ are negative while $\Delta H_1$ is positive
  • D
    $\Delta H_1, \Delta H_2$ and $\Delta H_3$ are negative while $\Delta H_4$ is positive

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which one of the elements has the maximum electron affinity?

To which of the following atoms is the attachment of an electron most difficult?

Which of the following has the least electron affinity in $kJ\,mol^{-1}$?

Nitrogen has lower electron affinity than its preceding element carbon because

In which of the following processes is the highest energy absorbed?

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