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The amount of energy released on the addition of an electron in outermost shell of an atom is called?

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ionization energy

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hydration energy

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electron affinity

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electron negativity

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The correct option is C electron affinity
By definition Electron affinity is the energy released when 1 mole of gaseous atoms each acquire an electron to form 1 mole of gaseous 1- ions.

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