The correct order of electron affinity among the following is:
A
Se>O
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B
P>N
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C
Cl>F
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above The electron affinity generally decreases down the group. However, due to the small sizes of O, N and F, their electronaffinities will be less than expected.