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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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Greater is the nuclear charge, greater is the electron affinity.
b
Neon has zero electron affinity.
c
Electron affinity decreases from fluorine to iodine in the group.
d
Electron affinity decreases in going down a group and increases across period from the left to the right (→)

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Correct option is C

There is an exception in EA values of F and Cl.Therefore, EA order is Cl > F > Br > I.(More negative to less negative)

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