Question

why the electron gain enthalpy of nitrogen is less negative than oxygen????
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Answer 1

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ELECTRON GAIN ENTHALPY OF NITROGEN IS LESS NEGATIVE THAN OXYGEN BECAUSE:-

1. NITROGEN HAS POSITIVE GAIN ENTHALPY WHEREAS OXYGEN HAS NEGATIVE GAIN ENTHALPY.
2. OXYGEN HAS LOWER IONIZATION ENTHALPY THEN NITROGEN.
3. NITROGEN HAS A STABLE CONFIGURATION WITH HALF FILLED 2p ORBITALS.

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