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Which of the following has zero electron affinity?

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Radon
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Nitrogen
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Oxygen
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Radium
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Solution

The correct option is A Radon
The noble gases, alkali metals and alkali earth metals have E.A. close to zero because these groups of elements do not particularly like to become anions. Therefore, Radon has E.A close to zero.

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