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)+ 4 e^- → 4 P^- (g) E)P⁺ (g)+ e^- → P (g)

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Electron affinity is the energy change when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom. The correct choice is B because it represents the addition of an electron to a neutral phosphorus atom.

Which of the Following Correctly Represents the Electron Affinity of Phosphorus