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During the formation of NaCl, which of the enthalpies are negative?

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Lattice enthalpy
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Electron affinity
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Both A and B
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
In formation of NaCl, electron affinity of Cl, Hf, are negative, (because chlorine is more electronegative, when gains an electron it becomes stable) (and due to electrostatic force of attraction Hf is negative).

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