The electron affinity of chlorine is $3.7 \ eV$. $1 \ g$ of chlorine is completely converted to $Cl^-$ ion in a gaseous state. $(1 \ eV = 23.06 \ kcal \ mol^{-1})$. Energy released in the process is $...... \ kcal$.

  • A
    $4.8$
  • B
    $7.2$
  • C
    $8.2$
  • D
    $2.4$

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