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प्रश्न
An element in period 3 whose electron affinity is zero.
विकल्प
Neon
Sulphur
Sodium
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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