The element with high electron affinity is :

nitrogen

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oxygen

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sulphur

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phosphorous

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Solution

The correct option is C sulphur
Among nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur and phosphorous, sulphur has the maximum electron affinity.
Nitrogen has a lower electron affinity than oxygen and oxygen has a lower electron affinity than sulphur.
Nitrogen has a lower electron affinity than phosphorous.

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