Few values of enthalpies are given below: O=−141kJmol−1, F=−328kJmol−1 S=−200kJmol−1, CI=−349kJmol−1 What do these values show?
A
Ionisation enthalpy
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B
Bond enthalpy
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C
Electron gain enthalpy
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D
Hydration enthalpy
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Solution
The correct option is C Electron gain enthalpy Given elements are non-metals and negative enthalpy means a release of energy. This can be due to the gain of an electron by the respective atoms and is, therefore, a value of their electron gain enthalpy.