The second electron gain enthalpies (inkJmol−1) of oxygen and sulphur respectively are :
A
780, + 590
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B
590, + 780
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C
+590, 780
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D
+780, + 590
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Solution
The correct option is D +780, + 590 Second electron gain enthalpy of oxygen is greater than that of sulphur as oxygen is small sized and it is more difficut to add one more e− to it