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The formation of the oxide ion O((g))^(2...

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))^(-) DeltaH^(@) =- 142 kJ mol^(-1)`
`O_((g))^(-) + e^(-) = O_((g))^(2-) DeltaH^(@) = 844 kJ mol^(-1)` This is because of :

A

Oxygen is more electronegative

B

Oxygen has high electron affinity

C

`O^(-) ` will tend to resist the addition of another electron

D

`O^(-)` ion has comparatively larger size oxygen atom.

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