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Highest affinity for an additional electron is shown by the atom of which element?

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Li

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Na

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K

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F

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C

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Solution

The correct option is D F
Highest affinity for an additional electron is shown by the atom of $F$ .
In general, halogens have maximum electron affinities due to small size and high nuclear charge.

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