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Which of the following has highest electronegativity or arrange the following elements in the increasing order of electronegativity? C, N, Si, P.


Kamendra kumar 12th Nov, 2021
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Kamendra kumar 12th Nov, 2021

Here we must find which element has the highest electronegativity for that in a group, electronegativity decreases as the size increases, leading to its ability to attract electrons decrease. Thus, P<N and Si<C.  In a period, as the size decreases, electronegativity increases due to the increase in effective nuclear charge.  Thus, C<N and P>Si. 

Hence, the overall order is Si<P<C<N Therefore, N has highest electronegative element.

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