Which of the following represents correct order of electron affinity?

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Problem

Which of the following represents correct order of electron affinity? (1)

\text{Cl} > \text{F} > \text{S} > \text{O}

(2)

\text{F} > \text{O} > \text{S} > \text{Cl}

(3)

\text{F} > \text{Cl} > \text{S} > \text{O}

(4)

\text{Cl} > \text{S} > \text{O} > \text{F}

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