JEE Main Chemistry question

Which set has the strongest tendency to form anions?

(A)Ga, In, Te
(B)Na, Mg, Al
(C)N, O, FCorrect
(D)V, Cr, Mn

Answer: (C)

Solution

N, O, F are all highly electronegative non-metals from period 2 (with F having the highest electronegativity of any element), all readily gaining electrons to form anions (). Na,

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Question ID VK-133655