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6. Which among O & S have more electron affinity. Give reasons​

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Answered by sujal1247
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Explanation:

So, oxygen is not able to accommodate more electrons due to its small size showing more electron repulsion. Whereas sulphur has plenty of space in the d-orbital and has comparatively lesser electron repulsion. Hence, Sulphur has more electron gain enthalpy than Oxygen.

Answered by rupakgiri386
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Answer:S

Explanation:

Due to smaller size of the 2p orbital of oxygen, there is a steric repulsion for the extra electron. So the electron affinity of oxygen is lower than that of the sulfur.

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