For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as\(\Delta_{ eg } H\), the incorrect option is :
For electron gain enthalpies of the elements denoted as\(\Delta_{ eg } H\), the incorrect option is :
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Remember the general trend of electron gain enthalpy down a group. Be aware of exceptions, particularly between the second and third periods.
\(\Delta_{ eg } H ( Cl )<\Delta_{ eg } H ( F )\)
\(\Delta_{ eg } H ( I )<\Delta_{ eg } H ( At )\)
\(\Delta_{ eg } H ( Te )<\Delta_{ eg } H ( Po )\)
\(\Delta_{ eg } H ( Se )<\Delta_{ eg } H ( S )\)$\Delta_{ eg } H ( Se )<\Delta_{ eg } H ( S )$
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Electron Gain Enthalpy Trend
Electron gain enthalpy generally becomes less negative (less exothermic) down a group due to increasing atomic size. However, there can be exceptions due to factors like electron-electron repulsion and shielding effects. Fluorine has a smaller atomic size and therefore greater electron density and experiences inter electronic repulsions more than chlorine and hence its magnitude is smaller than that of Cl.
Analyzing the Options
(1) Cl > F (Correct, due to small size and inter electronic repulsions of F) (2) S > Se (Incorrect, electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative down the group; therefore, S should have a more negative electron gain enthalpy than Se. This is an exception). (3) At > I (Correct) (4) Po > Te (Correct)
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Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties
Since many elements were being discovered in the 19th century and the study of these elements individually was proving difficult, classification of elements was made necessary.
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