Electron affinity is a measure of the tendency of a neutral atom to gain electrons and form a negative ion. It can be represented by a general equation:
X + e- → X-
The value of electron affinity decreases on moving down a group. This is because on moving down a group the atomic size increases as a result the added electron feels less pull or attraction towards the nucleus.
In group 14, Carbon 'C' is the first member and therefore will have the highest electron affinity.
Ans : A) Carbon
