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Q.

The order of first electron affinity of 0, S and Se is :

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a

O>S>Se

b

S>Se>O

c

Se>0>S

d

S>O>Se

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The order of first electron affinity of 0, S and Se is : S>Se>O.

O's electron affinity 141kJmol1 value is incredibly low due to its lower atomic size than sulfur (weaker electron-electron repulsion in 3p-subshell). It is also less than Se and Te.
S>Se>O.

Hence, option B is correct.

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