Electron affinity of P is

Options

A. more than N and As
B. less than N and less than As
C. more than N and less than As
D. equal to N and As

Answer

A

Explanation

Electron affinity, in general decreases down a group. However, electron affinity of P(70) is more than N(0). It is due to the releatively compact 2p-subshell. Thus, electron affinity of P is more than N and As.