Which of the Following Correctly Represents the Electron Affinity of Phosphorus

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly represents the electron affinity of phosphorus?

• A)P (g)→ P⁺ (g)+ e^-
• B)P (g)+ e^- → P^- (g)
• C)P₄ (g)+ e^- → P^- (g)
• D)P₄ (g)+ 4e^- → 4P^- (g)
• E)P⁺ (g)+ e^- → P (g)

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