JEE Main Chemistry question

Elements of which group form anions most readily?

(A)HalogensCorrect
(B)Alkali metals
(C)Oxygen family
(D)Nitrogen group

Answer: (A)

Solution

Halogens () need only one more electron to complete their octet and have high electron affinity and electronegativity, making them the most ready to gain an electron and form stable anions (X⁻). Alkali metals readily lose,

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