JEE Main Chemistry question

Which is the correct order of electronegativity? [UP SEE 2005]

(A)F > N < O > CCorrect
(B)F > N > O > C
(C)F > N > O < C
(D)F < N < O = C

Answer: (A)

Solution

Approximate Pauling electronegativities are F = 4.0, O = 3.5, N = 3.1, C = 2.5, giving the overall order F > O > N > C. Checking option (A) term by term: F > N (4.0 > 3.1, true), N < O (3.1 < 3.5, true), O > C (3.5 > 2.5,

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