Compare the ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy values of the elements given below:
Element Description Element $\Delta_{i}H_1$ $\Delta_{i}H_2$ $\Delta_{eg}H$
$(i)$ Most reactive non-metal $(A)$ $419$ $3051$ $-48$
$(ii)$ Most reactive metal $(B)$ $1681$ $3374$ $-328$
$(iii)$ Least reactive element $(C)$ $738$ $1451$ $-40$
$(iv)$ Metal forming dihalide $(D)$ $2372$ $5251$ $+48$

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(A) $(i)$ The most reactive non-metal has a high negative electron gain enthalpy. Element $B$ has $\Delta_{eg}H = -328 \ kJ/mol$,which is the most negative.
$(ii)$ The most reactive metal has the lowest first ionization enthalpy $(\Delta_{i}H_1)$. Element $A$ has $\Delta_{i}H_1 = 419 \ kJ/mol$,which is the lowest.
$(iii)$ The least reactive element is a noble gas,which has very high ionization enthalpies and a positive electron gain enthalpy. Element $D$ has $\Delta_{i}H_1 = 2372 \ kJ/mol$ and $\Delta_{eg}H = +48 \ kJ/mol$.
$(iv)$ Metals forming dihalides are alkaline earth metals. Element $C$ has $\Delta_{i}H_1 = 738 \ kJ/mol$ and $\Delta_{i}H_2 = 1451 \ kJ/mol$,which is characteristic of group $2$ elements.

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