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The document discusses the concept of electron affinity and electronegativity in the context of atomic structure and periodic trends. It highlights how electron affinity varies among elements, particularly in d-block elements due to factors like lanthanide contraction. Additionally, it explains the definition of electronegativity and its dependence on the surrounding environment in molecules, along with different scales for measuring it.
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Poriodic Table and Periodic Trends of Different Properties of Elements 491
4 = ~ 0.9 (soe Fig. 8,13.1.1). However, it is evident that QF depends on q (which may be
fractional or integral). ft indicates that up to q =~ 0.9, AH for F is more negative compared
{0 that of Cl, but after this, the process becomes more endothermic for F compared to that of
ch
Higher electron affinities of the heavier congeners of d-block elements : For the d-block
elements, in moving down in a group, because of the d- and f-contraction, the size does not
increase smoothly while it increases smoothly inthe case of the representative elements, Because
of this fact, the general group trend is violated very often for the d-block elements. Because of
the lanthanide contraction, the postlanthanides very often show the unusually high electron
affinities (see Secondary Periodicity, Sec, 8.20). Let us consider the following elements (electron
affinities are given in ki mot),
CoC70) < Rh(120) < 1r(160); Ni(111) < Pad(160) < PH(205); CuI 18.3) < Ag(126) < 4u(223)
{tis striking to note that gold is having the highest electron affinity (223 kJ mol!) among the
metals. It is a consequence of ianthanide contraction. As a matter of fact, ionic aurighs (eg.
Cs* Aur) are now well established (cf. Sec, 8.20.3). :
‘
8.14 CONCEPT OF ELECTRONEGATIVITY
Electronegativityis defined as the electron attracting power of an atom towards its nucleus when the
atom is covalently bonded in a molecule. Thus the more electronegative element withdraws the bonding
clectron cloud more towards its own nucleus giving rise to an accumulation of negative charge on it,
From the definition, itis evident that he electronegativity ofan element is not an inherent property
ofthe element. depends on its surrounding environment in the molecule in which the eletronegativity
ofthe element is being considered. Thus the electronegativity of Sin the compounds, H,S, SF, and SF,
is not the same and itis different in different compounds. Here it is worth mentioning that he
lectronegativity of an element is not its inherent property but the electron affinity of an element te
‘ts inherent property. \t is understandable from their definitions
From the standpoint of measurement of electronegativity, there are different scales which will be
discussed below.
8.14.1 Pauling’s Electronegativity (x)
't gets its origin in the concept of valence bond theory (VBT). In the formation of a covalent bond
4-2, the ionic forms also contribute and the degree of contribution of the ionic forms depends on the
clectronegativty difference between A and B. The wave function of the AB molecule in the light of
VBT is given by :
Vy Waa Mig OV as 8.14.1.1)
Ifthe electronegativities of A and 2 are almost identical, then c, = cy < 1(B) then ¢5 > cy; and if, x(B) > 4(A) then e, > ey
Because of the contribution of covalent-ionic resonance, the actual bond energy (E,_») of AB is
always greater than that of the corresponding hyPothetical 100% covalent bond. This difference gives
the measure of the contribution of covalent-ionic resonance energy. Thus, the covalent-ionic resonance
‘energy (A) = actual bond energy ~ energy of the corresponding 100% covalent bond492 Fundamental Concepts of Inorganic Chemistry
2
= AA ~B)= Ey Esa con ve (8.14.1.2)
The energy of the corresponding 100% covalent bond can be theoretically calculated as the arithmatic
mean as follows:
Ex-a(eon = 9 (Eq.4* Egg) (8.14.13)
where E, , and E, , denote the bond energies of A) and B, molecules Tespectively and these are
measureable quantities. But by using the values of bond energy in this method, in some cases (e.g. LiHl,
NaH, KH, etc.) the resonance energy (A) becomes negative which is not acceptable. To overcome this
shortcoming, E,,g oy) has been defined as the geometric mean as follows :
Ep-a¢co) =\ Esa) Es-a) w(8.14,1.4)
O(A-B)= Ey 9 -f(Ex4) (Eg_g) (8.14.15)
The resonance energy (A) arises due to the contribution of the ionic forms and it depends on the
clectronegativity difference of 4 and B. From this consideration, Pauling proposed the following
relationships :
% of ionic character in 4 ~ B bond x(4) ~ 4(B) x JA(A~ B);
and x(A)~ x(B) = 0.102, JA(4 = B) | where A is expressed in kJ mol, (8.14.1.6)
Thus we get :
Units of covalent-ionic resonance energy (A)
Originally Pauling proposed that the electronegativity difference between the bonded atoms and
Bis equal to VA, when’ A is expressed in eV.
x(4) ~ x(B)=Vi, in ev
If A is expressed in kJ mol-!, then by using the conversion factor, 1 eV per molecule = 96.5 kJ}
mol"! we get :
a
(A) ~4(B)=,|4_ = 0.10208
UA) ~ 4(B) 65
Similarly, if A is expressed in kcal mol"! (1 eV. per molecule = 23.06 kcal mol~'), we get :
a
~4(B)= 2084
x4) ~ x(B) 2306 A
‘To understand the basis of the relationship (Eqn. 8.14.1.6), we are to consider the following fact. In
@ number of systems, it has been found that A is not an additive property but VA is an additive
Property (at least approximately), i.e.
A(A- B)+A(B-C)#A(A -C)
but, [s(A~B) + JA(B—C) = fact C)
‘The above observation strongly indicates that the % of ionic character is linearly related with J
not with A, i.e,1g of Different Properties of Elements 493
Periodic Table and Periodic Trend
y(Ay~ x(a) VA BD
ears as the proportionality constant in SL units.
the electronegativity of one element is known
be calculated and by repeating the process
It leads to Eqn. 8.14.1.6 in which 0.102 apps
in Eqn. 8.14.1.6, A isa measurable quantity. Hene® if
then the electronegativity of the other involved element
the electronegativity of all other elements can be ‘calculated. Pauling assigned an arbitrary value 4.0
for fluorine and calculated the efectronegativisies of ‘other elements. The Pauling’s values of
Clectronegativities for different elements are given int Table 3.14.11
a perermination of electronegatvity from thermochemical data: By using some approximations,
experimental parameter, i.e. enthalpy’
the cectronegatvity difference can be obtained by using another ¢
of formation. The basis of this technique is illustrated in the case of AB molecule.
From Eqn. 8.14.1,6 we get :
(8.14.1.7)
_and Ey.p, We Bet
(4 — B) = 96.51x(4) ~ KBP
aay considering the Ey.» oy 28 the arithmatic mean (see Eqn. 8.14.1 3) of Ey
1 :
A(A~B)= Egg 5 (Bana * Eno) wee (8.14.18)
By combining Eqns. 8.14.1.7 and 8.14.1.8 we get =
96. ~ BYP = Ey - >
6.51x(A) ~ KCB = Ew Ena + Epp) (8.14.1.9)
ee | = e
1 enthalpy of formation of AB in the reaction, — A, +> By = AB, is given by :
: 1
_ AH(A-B)=Ey-~
(A-B)=Eyn qlEaa* Bea) we (8.14.1.10)
Combining Eqns. 8.14.1.9 and 8.14.1.10 we get :
(TAM A= B)= 96.544) ~ 1B?
: [-AH (A= B)
or, MA 0) reece
565 0.102 /— AH(A ~ B) (B.14.1.11)
If the idea is generalised for th :
\e compound, AB, th i
enthalpy of formation of A —B bond are eid ae 2 oe
AH(AB,)
"= AH(A—
n Ge) (B41
— AH =
(AB, ) = 96.Snfy(A) ~ (BYP. A8.14.1.12)
B6Sn Tr
or,
.(8.14.1.14)494 Fundamental Concepts of Inorganic Chemistry
It should be remembered that Eqn. 8.14.1.14 is. applicable only when the total number of covalent
bonds in the formation reaction, 4 +2, > AB, does not change and the conipound AB, does
not contain any multiple bond.
Table 8.14.1.1. Pauling elactronegativities (zp) of different elements (H
BoC N OF
to is 0} 25) 3.0 235 0
Na Mg Al Si soa
09 12 15 18 21 25 30
K Ca Vv Cr Mn Fe Co M Cu Zn Ga Ge 4s Se Br
08 1.0 16 16 15 18 18 18 19 16 16 18 20 24 28
Rb Sr Nb Mo Te Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te [
08 1.0 a0) 22 20 22 19 io ty te ie 21 215
cs Ba Ta W Re Os br Pt aw Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At
0.7 09 15 17 19 22 22 22 24 19 18 18 19 20 22
Fr Ra
0.709
Note : Electronegativity depends on oxidation states. The values given here refer to the most common oxidation
states of the respective elements.
However, a correction in Eqn, 8.14.1.14 is required when the rauitiple bonds exist in A, and/or By
because in such cases all the bonds are not of the same energy. For example, Ey, yy = 945 kJ mol! >
3£ yyy) = 3 * 164 kJ mol. Thus, and O, are siabler than the hypothetical molecuics having three
and two independent single bonds respectively. These extra stabilities are to be taken into consideration.
The extra stabilities per nitrogen and oxygen atoms are 226( es 2) an
2
Ho 7s) kJ mol” respectively. By considering these factors, Eqn. 8.14.1.14 gets reduced
~ AH = 96.5 ¥ fx(A)~ 4(B)]? ~ 226 ny — 110% (18.14.1.15)
ie. = AH = 96.50 (1,4 ~%p)* ~ 226 — 110mg
where ny and mo give the number of single bonded nitrozen and oxygen atoms present in the molecule
and the summation is taken over all the bonds in the molecule, Eqn. 8.14.1.15 assumes that the compound
does not contain any multiple bond. Egn. 8.14.1.15 indicates that the compounds containing the single
bonded nitrogen will have a tendency to have the positive values of heat of formation, if the
electronegativity difference between nitrogen and the other element to which nitrogen is singly bonded
is zero or very small. NCl; is an exampl: of this group and in fact, it is an unstable compound. This
instability originates due to the extraordinary Strength of the triple bond W'=N. Similarly, the compounds
like OF, ClO having x(4) ~ x(B) not so high are unstable, Thus o stabilise the compounds having
single bonded nitrogen or oxygen, ionic resonance eneray, i.e. difference in electronegativity, should
be high.Petiodic Table and >
Let us illustrate the calculation of
having the enthalpy of formati
correction terms do not appear.
HCD) ~ {2}
Actually by using the enthalpy data, the electronegativities of the different elements are
assuming the arbitrary value 7(F) = 4.0.
Pauling’s electronegativities (based on thermochemical data) of different elements are given in
Table 8.14.1.1
Note
Pauling's original table of atom electronegativities was constructed mainly by using the
covalent-ionic resonance energy (A). This original table had been revised by Allred (1961) by using
extensive thermochemical data, Now these revised values are widely used.
3.14.2 Mulliken’s Orbital Electronegativity (x)
2.S. Mulliken (1934) proposed that the electronega!
electron affinity of the sp
by Hinze and Jaffe in 196
electron affinities and are lughly electronegati
Mulliken proposed that the ~ bond will be pi
and 4-B* contributes to the same extent and this is
the same. The energy of A°3* depends on the io:
Bwhile the energy of -B* is determined by the ionis:
both the forms contribute equally, we g
both the cases 4-B* and 4”B> is ident
y is related wit both the ionisation energy and
s under consideration, This originsl idea of Mulliken was further developed
The atoms having high ionsation energies possess generally high
covalent in nature if each of the species A° Jt
é when the electronegativities of A and are
gy (/) of 4 and electron affinity (4) of
ion energy of B and electron affinity of A. When
+ the following condition, provided the Madelung energy in
ai.
IE, ~ Eag= IE, BA,, 01, IE, + EA, = 1Ey + EAy.
Formation of A*B” is favoured when, /E, < ly and EA, < EAy: ie. IE, + EA, /E3+ EA,.
Because of these facts, Mulliken defined the electronegativity of an element in terms of the sum of
its ionisation energy and electron affinity.
§f the electrer. affinity and ionisation energy are expressed in electron volts per atom, then 7,
is expressed as :
1 zg . 1
a (A= UE a + Baie toy = 5 UE + EA) -(8.14.2.1)
‘The Pauling’s electronegativity (z,) and Mulliken’s electronegativity (1.4) are related as follows:
hp = 0.168 UE ~ £41.23) = 0336, —0615)=0336%,, 02]... (8.14.2.2)
(when FE and E4 ave given in €V/etom, i.e. 1, , is expressed in eV per atom).
Thus, it is evident tis:
pan,
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Units of IE and EA
oy = : (JE + EA), when IE and EA are expressed in eV per atom.
IS 1B and EA are expressed in kJ mol, then
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Similarly, if JE and EA are expressed in kcal mol-!, then,
tu = (IE + EA) |, 1e¥ per molecule = 96,5 kJ mol
Nac (IE + EA)| , leV per molecule = 23,06 kcal mol”
223.06
+ Some workers have proposed the following relationship between , and 4,
13)
* Here it should be pointed out that Pauling's original values of atom electronegativities have been
revised by Allred (1961) by using the thermochemical data. These revised values of zp are related
with the 4, values through the linear relationships discussed.
Important features of Mulliken’s electronegativity : Mulliken argued that the ionisation energy
and electron affinity depend on the nature of the orbital involved. For a particular element, depending
on the nature of the orbital, the electronegativity may vary. Hence to define the electronegativity, the
valence state of the species must be taken into consideration. Thus to define the elctronegativity, we
should consider the valence state ionisation energy, ic. VSIE (JE,), and the valence state electron
affinity ie. VSEA (EA,). Thus, x, is given by,
1 )
Yay = 3 (UE, + EA,),
when the energies are expressed in eV per atom.
Using the first ionisation energy and electron affinity of an atom X (i.e. EA of Xis JE of Xqy), we
Bet the absolute electronegativity (x... [= (EA + IE)/2] which is related with the atsolute hardness
(Mees) [= (IE - BA)/2] of X (cf. Fig, 14.15.3.1).
LOF Lops =hua + IE), oF Nang =hUe - EA)
The valence state energy parameters can be calculated and it is illustrated for Re when it is sp
hybridised
2 15,1 JE, + (o296h 2a ly ot IE, +
Be (Is'2s 2p) —“+ Be* (1s?2s'), and Be (1s?2s'2p!) —> Be* (Is'
; 1
ie, IB = UB, + 16,)
Similarly, £4,, can be evaluated.
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Thus, ku (P) => (IE) + BA)Periodic Table and Periodic Trends of Different Properties of Elements 497
The electronegativigy increases in the sequence ns > np > nd and for the s—p hybridised orbitals, it
is: :
sp > sp?> sp°
Values (in eV per atom) of ‘Ly for some elements are given below.
H=72(s') Li
1(s!), 1.8 (p!); Be =4.8 (di?), 3.9 le");
B= 64 (07), 6.0 (te); C = 10.4 and 8.7 (di?x?9, 8.8 and 5.6 (er°n'), 8.0 (te);
NN =15.7 and 7.9 (di?n?), 12.9 and 8.0 (tr'n!), 11.6 (10°); F =
(Here, di = sp, tr = sp?, te = sp3)
1.3 (s!),12.2(p').
Comparison between Zp aid Zy,: 7p values calculated (by Eqn. 8.14.2.2) from %,, values are given
below for some elements to reveal the effect of % of s-character on electronegativity. With the increase
of character the electrovegativity increases.
spp? spp sp
C: 252 2.80 3.34 1.74 F: 104 3.95
Nz 3.74 418 5.14 252; Cl: 63 3.00
Thus,the accepted Pauling’s value of 2.5 for carbon corresponds to its sp? state, while the
value of 3.0 for nitrogen involves the valence state between sp? and p. For, F(%,p= 4.00) and Cl(i»
= 3.0), the p orbitals are considered.
Thus, itappears that Mulliken’s idea of orbital electronegativity is more justified than the Pauling's
empirical treatment, but the serious disadvantage with the Mulliken’s concept lies with the lack of the
electron affinity data, Sometimes, it is also difficult to determine the exact state of hybridisation or
jence state. For exemple, in transition metals both sp and sc? provice the same tetrahedral arrangement
but the electronegativities of the two states widely differ. In such cases, the bond angle measurement
cannot predict the state of hybridisation.
8.14.3 Jaffe-Hinze Etectronegat
ities (known also as Mulliken-Jaffe electronegativity)
Jaffe and Hinze extended (1962-63) the idea of Mulliken and showed that the electronegativity of a
species depends not only on the nature of orbital, i, state of hybridisation, but also on the charge (9)
of the species uncles consideration. Here we are te recall the quadratic equation (Eqn. 8.13.1.1) involving
the ionisation energy or electron affinity and charge, g, ic.
B= 0g + fq?
‘The slope of the curve, ie. Asi)/2y ~ a + 2g, gives the measure of electronegativity
‘Therefore,
1 = KAMVAg = 9. + 289 = a+ bq ofB.14.3.1)
(putting a = a and b = 28)
The relationship between the approach of Mulliken and Jaffe can be established by considering the
suitable values of g. in the relationship, AH = ag + Bg?, for g = +1, the energy change gives the