Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    The second electron affinity of sulfur is higher than that of oxygen.
  • B
    The second electron affinity of sulfur is lower than that of oxygen.
  • C
    The first electron affinity values of bromine and iodine are nearly equal.
  • D
    The first electron affinity of fluorine is higher than that of chlorine.

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Consider the following conversions:
$(i) \, O_{(g)} + e^- \to O_{(g)}^{-}, \Delta H_1$
$(ii) \, F_{(g)} + e^- \to F_{(g)}^{-}, \Delta H_2$
$(iii) \, Cl_{(g)} + e^- \to Cl_{(g)}^{-}, \Delta H_3$
$(iv) \, O_{(g)}^{-} + e^- \to O_{(g)}^{2-}, \Delta H_4$
Based on the given information,which statement is incorrect?

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Which of the following has the maximum electron gain enthalpy?

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

What is the correct order of electron affinity for the elements of the oxygen group in the periodic table?

The electron affinity for the inert gases is

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