Question

Electronegativity of the following elements increases in the order
(A). C
(B). N
(C). Si
(D). P
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C). (D). (A). (B).
• B. (C). (A). D). (B).
• C. (B). (A). D). (C)
• D. (C). (B). (D). (A)

Hint:

Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself, increasing across periods and decreasing down groups.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Electronegativity increases as we move from left to right across a period in the periodic table. Hence, \[ \text{Si} < \text{P} < \text{C} < \text{N} \] in terms of electronegativity.