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Periodic Table and Periodicity: Electronegativity MCQ

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ElectronegativityMediumQuestion 840005

Question

The most electronegative element in the periodic table is:
  1. A
    Fluorine
    Correct
  2. B
    Oxygen
  3. C
    Chlorine
  4. D
    Nitrogen

Correct answer

Fluorine

Explanation

Fluorine has the highest electronegativity (Pauling scale: 4.0) due to its very small size and high nuclear charge relative to its radius. Electronegativity: F > O > N > Cl.

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