Question

(ii) Electron affinity is maximum in:
A. Alkali metals
B. Alkaline earth metals
C. Halogens
D. Inert gases
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Answer 1

Answer:

option C is correct answer halogens

Explanation:

halogen have seven valence electrons in the outermost shell so electron affinity will be height in the halogen as they need only one electron to complete there octet. There is no effect of electron affinity in alkali and and alkaline earth metals.