The correct electron affinity order of $N,\,\,O,\,\,S,\,\,Cl$ is

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The correct electron affinity order of

N,\,\,O,\,\,S,\,\,Cl

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Correct option: C

N < O < S < Cl

Option C (

N < O < S < Cl

) is correct because electron affinity generally increases across a period and decreases down a group, with exceptions due to electronic configuration.

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