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Which is each pair of elements has a more electronegative gain enthalpy? Explain.
(a) N or O

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Elements with higher positive value of electron affinity have a more negative value of electron gain enthalpy. As nitrogen has a half filled p-subshell so electron affinity of oxygen (O) shall be higher.
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