Q.

Arrange N, O and S in order of increasing electron affinity

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

N<S<0

b

0<N<S

c

N<O<S

d

S<O<N

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

As you descend the periodic table, electron affinity should normally decrease.
However, there is a component in the second period of elements where the orbital or near proximity to the nucleus causes an electron's attraction to another electron to be reduced.

N<O<S

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon