Which of the following statements is not correct about the electron gain enthalpy?

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSEClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Which of the following statements is not correct about the electron gain enthalpy?
  1. In general the electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative in going from top to bottom in a group.
  2. The electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative in a period from left to right.
  3. The elements having stable configuration like noble gases have large positive electron gain enthalpies.
  4. Electron gain enthalpy of O or F is less than that of succeeding element.

Answer

(B) The electron gain enthalpy becomes less negative in a period from left to right.

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