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Q.

Considering the elements F,Cl,O and S, the correct order of their electron affinity values is:

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a

F>Cl>O>S

b

F>I>Cl>S

c

Cl>F>S>O

d

O>F>S>Cl

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Considering the elements F,Cl,O and S, the correct order of their electron affinity values is: Cl>F>S>O

F and Cl have more electron gain enthalpy than O and S because effective nuclear charge increases as we move from left to right in a periodic table.
In each of their respective groupings, fluorine and oxygen are the tiniest elements. The electrical configuration of the valence shell for fluorine is 2s22p5. The system becomes relatively unstable as a result of the intense electron-electron repulsion that results from adding another electron to the valence shell. The same holds true for oxygen. Enthalpy of electron gain for Cl>F and S>O.

Therefore, correct order is: Cl>F>S>O

Hence, option C is correct.

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