Which element in the second period has the highest electron affinity?
Electron affinity increases across period 2. F has the highest electron affinity in period 2 (Li, Be, N, F), though less than Cl (period 3) due to electron repulsion in its compact 2p orbitals.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties > Topic: Electron Gain Enthalpy and Electronegativity and Valency