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The second electron gain enthalpies (inkJmol−1) of oxygen and sulphur respectively are :

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780, + 590
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590, + 780
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+590, 780
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+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

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