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COMEDK · Chemistry · 3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

The correct decreasing order of negative electron gain enthalpy for \(\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{Ca}, \mathrm{Al}, \mathrm{F}\) and \(\mathrm{O}\) is

  1. A \(\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{Ca}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Ca}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{C}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{Ca}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{O}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{Ca}>\mathrm{Al}\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{Ca}\)

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Electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative as we move down in a group white it becomes more negative along the period. \(\therefore\) Correct order is \(\mathrm{F}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{Al}>\mathrm{Ca}\)