Question

Nitrogen has lower electron affinity than its
preceding element carbon because​

Answer 1

Answer:

Take a look at the electron configurations of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen In carbon's case, an incoming electron would be added to the empty 2pz orbital. This mens that it will encounter no repulsion from other electrons, since the orbital is empty.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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Since N has half-filled p-orbital which provides extra stability. So it has lower electron affinity than carbon.

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