Electron affinity values of N & P are exceptionally low becoz (one correct option)

a) The atom is more stable than the corresponding anion

b) The electronic configuration of the anion N^- or P^- is relatively more stable than the corresponding atoms

c) the atom N or P has half – filled p – orbitals in the valence shell

d) both a & c

Dear mary,

The correct answer is C

THe electron affinities are low because of extra stability of Half filled p orbitals and small tendency to accept additional electron.

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