JEE Main Chemistry question

Which element has the highest electronegativity?

(A)C
(B)OCorrect
(C)Mg
(D)S

Answer: (B)

Solution

Among C, O, Mg and S, oxygen has the smallest atomic size and the highest effective nuclear charge pulling on its valence shell, giving it the greatest ability to attract shared electrons. C (same

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