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Electron affinity of carbon is greater than nitrogen because:

A

carbon shows catenation

B

entering electron occupies 2p orbital of carbon

C

carbon accept one electron and assumes `[He]2s^2 ""2p_x^1""2p_y^1""2p_z^1` structure

D

All the above are correct

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