The electronic configurations of four elements are given below. Arrange these elements in the correct order of the magnitude (without sign) of their electron affinity. (i) 2s² 2p⁵ (ii) 3s² 3p⁵ (iii) 2s² 2p⁴ (iv) 3s² 3p⁴ Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- A(i) < (ii) < (iv) < (iii)
- B(ii) < (i) < (iv) < (iii)
- C(i) < (iii) < (iv) < (ii)
- D(iii) < (iv) < (i) < (ii)
✓ Correct answer: D
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