Which of the following will have lowest electron affinity?

Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is A Oxygen
The electron affinity for oxygen is lowest. As we move from left to right in a period, electron affinity becomes more negative. Argon (a noble gas) has large positive value for electron affinity.

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