The correct option is A I.E.=2E1N0, ΔegH=−E22N0
X(g)→X+(g)+e−
If I.E. is ionisation enthalpy, then
N02(I.E.)=E1 ∴I.E.=2E1N0
X(g)+e−→X−(g)
If ΔegH is electron gain enthalpy, then
∴2N0(E.A.)=−E2 ∴ΔegH=−E22N0
(Negative value of electron gain enthalpy is due to the release of energy.)