The electron gain enthalpy $\Delta_{eg}H$ of $Cl_{(g)}$ is $-349 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. If the ground state energy of $Cl_{(g)}$ is $x \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,the ground state energy (in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$) of $Cl^{-}_{(g)}$ is

  • A
    $x+349$
  • B
    $x$
  • C
    $x-349$
  • D
    $\frac{x-349}{17}$

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