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Which of the following will have positive electron affinity?

Correct answer: D. Addition of electron to (O-1)

  • A. Addition of electron to (CI)
  • B. Addition of electron to (C|*)
  • C. Addition of electron to (O)
  • D. Addition of electron to (O-1)

Explanation

Electron affinity is the energy change associated with adding an electron to a neutral atom to form a negative ion. Oxygen (O) typically has a positive electron affinity because it releases energy when an electron is added to form an O- ion.

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