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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

The correct order of the electron gain enthalpy of the given elements is

  1. A O > Se > S
  2. B Se > S > O
  3. C O > S > Se
  4. D S > O > Se
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(A) O > Se > S

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Electron gain enthalpy : O(–141) > Se (–195) > S(–200) in kJ/mol Se has 10 'd' electrons which has less shielding effect than 's' or 'p' electrons. Therefore, effective nuclear charge in Se is more than that of 'S'. As a result, it has less electron gain enthalpy.
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