Inert gases have positive electron gain enthalpy Its correct order is
- $He < Ne < Kr _{ r }< Xe _{ e }$
- $He < Xe < Kr < Ne$
- $He < Kr < Xe _{ e }< Ne$
- $Xe < Kr < Ne < He$
The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
Correct answer is (b) He < Xe < Kr < Ne
Approach Solution -2
- Electron gain enthalpy refers to the energy change when an atom gains an electron.
- Inert gases have closed electronic configurations, making electron addition unfavorable.
- Among the inert gases:
- He has the highest positive electron gain enthalpy due to its small size.
- Xe has the lowest due to its larger size and lower repulsion for incoming electrons.
Thus, the correct order is He $<$ Xe $<$ Kr $<$ Ne.
Electron gain enthalpy becomes less positive (or more favorable) as atomic size increases, as larger atoms experience less electron-electron repulsion. Hence, Xe has the least positive electron gain enthalpy among inert gases.
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