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ChemistryPERIODIC TABLEElectron Affinity, ElectronegativityMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Which of the following order is correct for their indicated properties ?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Concept

  • Half-filled stability reduces EA

Explanation

  • Silicon (Si): 3p²
  • Phosphorus (P): 3p³ (half-filled, stable)

Adding electron to P is less favorable

So: EA(Si) > EA(P)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:PERIODIC TABLESubtopic:Electron Affinity, Electronegativity
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