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Electron affinity is positive, when

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a

O changes into O–2

b

Electron affinity is always negative

c

O changes into O

d

O changes into O+

answer is B.

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Electron affinity is energy releases when one atom accepts electron.

But the change from O to O2− is endothermic because O repels the incoming electron due to its negative charge hence, it needs additional energy to accept the electron. So, the electron affinity is positive.

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