Question:

The element with highest electronegativity after fluorine is:

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Electronegativity order (Pauling scale): F>O>Cl>N>Br
Updated On: May 17, 2025
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Chlorine
  • Bromine
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The electronegativity order based on the Pauling scale is: \[ \text{F (4.0)}>\text{O (3.5)}>\text{Cl (3.0)}>\text{N (3.0)}>\text{Br (2.8)} \] So after fluorine, oxygen has the highest electronegativity.
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