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The correct order of electron affinity is


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Be < B < C < N

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N < Be < C < B

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N < Be < C < B

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N < C < B < Be

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Solution

The correct option is B

N < Be < C < B


We know

EA α

1Atomic Radius

Here, Be > B > C > N [Atomic Radius]

Therefore it should be

N > C > B > Be

But N has half filled p orbitals which make it very stable. So, N does not want to take an electron easily.

Therefore, its electron affinity becomes less than B and C.

So, the correct order will be

Be < N < B < C


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