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Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy. Its correct order is

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a

Xe<Kr<Ne<He

b

He<Ne<Kr<Xe

c

He<Kr<Xe<Ne

d

He<Xe<Kr<Ne

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Inert  gases have stable electronic configuration. Therefore, some external energy is needed (endothermic,  ΔH>0) to add the electron in their subshell. Hence, electron gain enthalpy for inert gases will be positive.
   The values of electron gain enthalpy in KJ/mol for  He,Ne,Ar,Kr,Xe are +48,+116,+96 and +77respectively.
   Hence, the correct order of positive electron gain enthalpy is He<Xe<Kr<Ne

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