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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 3. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties

When the first electron gain enthalpy \((\Delta _{eg}H)\) of oxygen is \(-141\,kJ/mol,\) its second electron gain enthalpy is

  1. A a more negative value than the first
  2. B almost the same as that of the first
  3. C negative, but less negative than the first
  4. D a positive value
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(D) a positive value

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\(2^{nd}\) electron gain enthalpy of oxygen is positive.
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