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Question Explanation:

Matching elements with their specific periodic properties.

Concept:

Periodic Trends and Electronic Configurations.

Solution:

Fluorine (F) has the highest electronegativity (4.0) and a negative electron gain enthalpy. Beryllium (Be) has a stable $2{\mathrm{s}}^2$ shell, resulting in positive electron gain enthalpy. Nitrogen ( N ) has a stable half-filled $2p^3$ subshell and positive electron gain enthalpy.

Oxygen (O) has a high electronegativity and negative electron gain enthalpy.

(P) F - Maximum EN, Negative EGE.

(Q) Be - Positive EGE

(R) N - Positive EGE, Half filled stability

(S) O - Negative EGE

Final Answer: Option (1) (P-1,3; Q-2; R-2,4; S-3)