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प्रश्न
An element in period 3, whose electron affinity is zero:
विकल्प
Sulphur
Sulphur
Neon
Argon
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उत्तर
Argon
Explanation:
- Argon is an inert gas.
- It does not need to gain or lose electrons because its octet is complete.
- As a result, argon has no electron affinity.
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