MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties MHT CET 2024

What is the value of electronegativity of oxygen?

(A)4.0
(B)3.5Correct
(C)2.48
(D)3.2

Answer: (B)

Solution

On the Pauling scale the electronegativity of oxygen is 3.5; it is second only to fluorine (4.0) among all elements, with nitrogen and chlorine at 3.0 and carbon at 2.5.

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