Which of the following elements will gain one electron more readily in comparison to other elements of their group? (a) S (g) (b) Na (g) (c) O (g) (d) Cl(g)

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Chlorine gains one electron easily to form stable electronic configuration.
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(d) Chlorine has highest tendency to gain an electron and its electron gain enthalpy (-ve) is high. Explaination for other options. O and S belong to group 16 but S has larger tendency to accept electron. And Na dont gain electron. It is e doner doe to metallic property.
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(d) Chlorine has highest tendency to gain an electron and its electron gain enthalpy (-ve) is high. Explaination for other options. O and S belong to group 16 but S has larger tendency to accept electron. And Na dont gain electron. It is e doner doe to metallic property. read less
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