Second electron gain enthalpy

is always negative (energy is released)

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is always positive (energy is released)

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can be positive or negative

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is always zero

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The correct option is B
is always positive (energy is released)

When second $e^{-}$ is added to negatively charged ion, energy is absorbed to overcome the repulsions between electrons that are already present and electron that is added.

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Second electron gain enthalpy

The correct option is B is always positive (energy is released) When second e− is added to negatively charged ion, energy is absorbed to overcome the repulsions between electrons that are already present and electron that is added.

The correct option is B
is always positive (energy is released)

When second $e^{-}$ is added to negatively charged ion, energy is absorbed to overcome the repulsions between electrons that are already present and electron that is added.