Which of the following transformations requires the least amount of energy?

  • A
    $F^{-}_{(g)} \to F_{(g)} + e^-$
  • B
    $P^{-}_{(g)} \to P_{(g)} + e^-$
  • C
    $S^{-}_{(g)} \to S_{(g)} + e^-$
  • D
    $Cl^{-}_{(g)} \to Cl_{(g)} + e^-$

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Arrange $S$,$O$,and $Se$ in ascending order of electron affinity.

The formation of the oxide ion,$O^{2-}_{(g)}$ from an oxygen atom requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below:
$O_{(g)} + e^- \to O^{-}_{(g)} ; \Delta_f H^o = -141 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$O^{-}_{(g)} + e^- \to O^{2-}_{(g)} ; \Delta_f H^o = +780 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Thus,the process of formation of $O^{2-}$ in the gas phase is unfavourable even though $O^{2-}$ is isoelectronic with neon. This is due to the fact that,

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.

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

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The formation of the oxide ion $O_{(g)}^{2-}$ requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below. This is because
$O_{(g)} + e^{-} \rightarrow O_{(g)}^{-}; \Delta H^{o} = -142 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$O_{(g)}^{-} + e^{-} \rightarrow O_{(g)}^{2-}; \Delta H^{o} = 844 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

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