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Match the species in List I with the correct description in List II. List I: (P) first electron gain; (Q) first electron gain; (R) first electron gain; (S) electron gain. List II: (1) positive, because the subshell is full; (2) positive, because of repulsion in an anion; (3) positive, because the valence shell is a complete octet; (4) among the most negative values in the periodic table.

  1. AP-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
  2. BP-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2
  3. CP-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
  4. DP-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2

Answer: D

Chlorine has the most negative gain enthalpy (). Neon has a closed octet, so the electron goes into (positive). Beryllium has a filled subshell, so a entry is unfavourable. Adding an electron to is repelled by the negative charge (positive).
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