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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pt141

Among , , and , the element whose first electron gain enthalpy is positive is

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B

Li (), B () and C ( ) release energy. Be has a filled subshell, so the added electron must enter the higher energy orbital, and the value is positive (about +48).
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