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Assertion :- First electrons affinity fo all element is positive.
Reason :- Successive electron affinity of all elements is negative

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True, but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will break down the concepts of electron affinity and evaluate the statements one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electron Affinity**: - Electron affinity is the amount of energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom in the gas phase. A negative value indicates that energy is released, while a positive value indicates that energy must be supplied to add an electron. 2. **Evaluating the Assertion**: - The assertion states: "First electron affinity of all elements is positive." - This statement is **incorrect**. For most elements, the first electron affinity is negative, meaning energy is released when an electron is added. For example, when fluorine gains an electron, it releases energy, resulting in a negative electron affinity. 3. **Evaluating the Reason**: - The reason states: "Successive electron affinity of all elements is negative." - This statement is also **incorrect**. While the first electron affinity is generally negative, the second electron affinity (and successive ones) often requires energy input due to electron-electron repulsion. Therefore, successive electron affinities can be positive for many elements. 4. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect. The first electron affinity for most elements is negative, and successive electron affinities are generally positive due to repulsion between electrons. ### Final Answer: - **Assertion**: Incorrect - **Reason**: Incorrect - Therefore, the overall statement is false.
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  • Electron affinity is maximum in:

    A
    Alkali metals
    B
    Alkaline earth metals
    C
    Halogens
    D
    Inert gases
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