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QJEEM19Ch2dc0: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM19Ch2dc0 Solution: When the first electron gain enthalpy ( Δ e g H ) of oxygen is…

When the first electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH) of oxygen is − 141 kJ/mol, its second electron gain enthalpy is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A a more negative value than the first
  • B almost the same as that of the first
  • C negative, but less negative than the first
  • D a positive value

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Second electron gain enthalpy is always positive for every element.
O−(g) + e− → O−2(g) ; ΔH = positive

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