JEE Main Chemistry question

In which of the following processes is energy liberated?

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Adding an electron to a neutral atom to form a singly-charged anion (first electron affinity) is typically exothermic, as in . Ionizing a neutral atom () always absorbs energy, as does adding an

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