NEET2013ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Which one of the following arrangements represents the correct order of least negative to most negative electron gain enthalpy for C , Ca , Al , F and O ?
Options
- AAl < Ca < O < C < F
- BAl < O < C < Ca < F
- CC < F < O < Al < Ca
- DCa < Al < C < O < F
Correct answer
D. Ca < Al < C < O < F
Step-by-step solution
Down the group the electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative, while it becomes more negative along the period.