The difference between electron gain enthalpies will be maximum between :
Solution
$\Delta \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{eg}}$ for chlorine $=-349 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mole}^{-1}$<br/><br/>
$\Delta \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{eg}}$ for Neon $=+116 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mole}^{-1}$
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends
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