Which of the following noble gases has the highest positive electron gain enthalpy value?
(a) Helium (b) Krypton (c) Argon (d) Neon


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(d) Electron gain enthalpy for noble gases is positive and it becomes less positive with increase in size of atom. 

Value of electron gain enthalpy 

He – 48 kJ mol–1, Ne – 116 kJ mol–1

Ar, Kr – 96 kJ mol–1, Xe – 77 kJ mol–1

Hence, Ne has highest positive electron gain enthalpy.

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