Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

Options

A. Greater is the nuclear, greater is the electron affinity.
B. Neon has zero electron affinity.
C. Electron affinity decreases from fluorine to iodine in the group
D. Electron affinity decreases in going down a group and increases across from the left to the right `(rarr)`.

Answer

C

Explanation

There is an exception in `EA` values of `F` and `Cl`.
Therefore, `EA` order is `Cl gt F gt Br gt I`.
(More negative to less negative)