Arrange N, O and S in order of decreasing electron affinity
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a
S > O > N
b
O > S > N
c
N > O > S
d
S > N > O
answer is A.
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Electron affinity of third period elements is greater than electron affinity of second period elements in the respective group except alkali and alkaline earth metals.Nitrogen has half-filled electronic configuration that's why it has less electron affinity.