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Why electron gain enthalpies of noble gases are positive ?

A

Negative

B

Positive

C

Zero

D

Zero or Positive.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Zero because they don.t take any electron, & Positive when an electron forcibly introduced in the higher energy level of noble gas.
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