Which will have a higher electron affinity between ?
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Which will have a greater affinity for electron between ?
The neutral OH molecule has been implicated in certainozone-destroying processes which take place in
the upper atmosphere.
a) Electron affinity can be defined for molecules just as it isdefined for single atoms. Write a complete
chemical equation representing the electron affinity of OH.Include all relevant state symbols ((s), (g), etc.)
b) Assuming that the electron added to OH is entirely localizedin a single atomic orbital on one atom,
identify which atom (O or H) is probably accepting the electron,and the n and l quantum numbers of
the atomic orbital that is doing so.
c) The electron affinity of OH has been measured to be similar,but slightly more negative than the
electron affinity of single O atoms. Explain briefly why theelectron affinity is similar but slightly
more negative.