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What does a large negative value of electron gain enthalpy suggest about an element?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A It has a small atomic radius.
  • B It has a high effective nuclear charge.
  • C It readily accepts an additional electron.
  • D It is a noble gas.
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The correct answer is: It readily accepts an additional electron.
A large negative value of electron gain enthalpy suggests that an element readily accepts an additional electron.

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