Solution:
SOLUTION
Li−:1s2,2s2;
Be−:1s2,2s2,2p1.
In Li, addition of electron has taken place in 2s orbital; in Be−, addition of electron has taken place in 2p orbital loosing its 2s completely filled configuration.
EA1? for Be is more positive than EA1? for Li.
Thus, Be− is the least stable.