S

Shyam Dubey • 3.70K Points
Extraordinary

Q. Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

  • (A) Oxygen
  • (B) Fluorine
  • (C) Nitrogen
  • (D) Chlorine
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
  • Views: 1
  • Filed under category Chemistry
  • Hashtags:
Explanation by: Shyam Dubey
Fluorine is the most electronegative element in the periodic table (3.98 on the Pauling scale). It attracts electrons more strongly than oxygen, nitrogen, or chlorine. Hence, it is the correct answer.

You must be Logged in to update hint/solution

Discusssion

Login to discuss.

Be the first to start discuss.