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- p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
NEET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How does electron gain enthalpy of oxygen compare to sulphur?
How does electron gain enthalpy of oxygen compare to sulphur?
Options
- AOxygen has a more negative value
- BOxygen has a less negative value
- CThey have the same value
- DIt varies unpredictably
Correct answer
B. Oxygen has a less negative value
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that due to the compact nature of the oxygen atom, it has less negative electron gain enthalpy than sulphur.