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The correct order of electron affinities is

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a

Cl > Si > Na > Ar

b

Si > Cl > Na > Ar

c

Cl > Na > Si > Ar

d

Cl > Si > Ar > Na

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

We know that electron affinity is the amount of energy released when a gaseous  isolated atom accepts electron in its outermost shell.

If an atom makes its electronic configuration stable it means it has higher electron affinity

So, From the  given option   Cl>Si>Na>Ar.

Hence, option(a) is correct.

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