High values of electron affinity indicate _________ tendency to form negative ions.

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Solution

The correct option is A greater
The higher EA value states that the element readily accpets the incoming electrons and accepts it. Thus on absorbing an electron the element becomes a negative ion. Hence higher EA states element is more likely to form a negative ion. Hence higher EA indicates greater tendency to form negative ions.

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