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Q. Which of the following will have the least negative electron gain enthalpy?

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Solution:

Adding an electron to the $3 p^{3}$ stable orbital leads to greater repulsion than adding an electron to the $3 p^{4}$ orbital. Hence, phosphorus has the least negative electron gain enthalpy.