The formation of the oxide ion O 2- (g) requires first an exothermic and then an…

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The formation of the oxide ion O2-(g) requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown below:

O(g) + e- = O-(g); ΔHo = -142 kJ mol-1

O-(g) + e- = O2-(g); ΔHo = 844 kJ mol-1

This is because:

  1. oxygen is more electronegative
  2. oxygen has high electron affinity
  3. O- ion will tend to resist the addition of another electron
  4. O- ion has comparatively larger size than oxygen atom

Answer

(C) O - ion will tend to resist the addition of another electron

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