In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or…

In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent elements are nearly the same or identical?

(A) Rb and Cs

(B) Na and K

(C) Ar and Kr

(D) I and At

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A & B only
  2. B & C only
  3. A & C only
  4. C & D only

Solution

Rb & Cs have nearly same electron gain enthalpy Their values are nearly =-46 kJ/mol

Ar & Kr also have same ΔHe.g.. Value is +96 kJ/mol.

Na and K have different values (-53 and -48 kJ/mol) . And I and At has values of -295 and -270 kJ/mol

As we move down the group value of electron gain enthalpy decreases, with few exceptions.

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