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The difference between electron gain enthalpies will be maximum between:

p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

The difference between electron gain enthalpies will be maximum between:

Options
  1. a

    Ne and F

  2. b

    Ar and F

  3. c

    Ne and Cl

  4. d

    Ar and Cl

Correct Answerc

Ne and Cl

Detailed Solution

Electron gain enthalpies (approximate values):

| Element | EGE (kJ/mol) | |---|---| | F | −328 | | Cl | −349 | | Ne | +116 | | Ar | +96 |

Differences:

  • Ne and F: 116(328)=444116 - (-328) = 444 kJ/mol
  • Ar and F: 96(328)=42496 - (-328) = 424 kJ/mol
  • Ne and Cl: 116(349)=465116 - (-349) = 465 kJ/mol ← maximum
  • Ar and Cl: 96(349)=44596 - (-349) = 445 kJ/mol

The maximum difference is between Ne (+116) and Cl (−349).

Answer: Option (3) — Ne and Cl

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