In which of the following options are the elements correctly arranged with respect to their negative electron gain enthalpies?

  • A
    $P > S > Cl > F$
  • B
    $S > P > F > Cl$
  • C
    $Cl > F > S > P$
  • D
    $F > Cl > P > S$

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