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The formation of the oxide ion \[O_{(g)}^{2-}\] requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below \[{{O}_{(g)}}+{{e}^{-}}=O_{(g)}^{-}\Delta {{H}^{0}}=-142\ kJmo{{l}^{-1}}\] \[O_{(g)}^{-}+{{e}^{-}}=O_{(g)}^{2-}\Delta {{H}^{0}}=844\ kJmo{{l}^{-1}}\] This is because [AIEEE 2004] |
| A. | \[{{O}^{-}}\] ion will tend to resist the addition of another electron |
| B. | Oxygen has high electron affinity |
| C. | Oxygen is more electronegative |
| D. | \[{{O}^{-}}\]ion has comparatively larger size than oxygen atom |
| Answer» B. Oxygen has high electron affinity | |