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Question

Arrange F, Cl, O, N in the decreasing order of electronegativity-

O > F > N > Cl

F > N > Cl > O

Cl > F > N > O

F > O > N $\approx$ Cl

Answer

F > O > N $\approx$ Cl

Explanation

Solution

Electronegativity(E.N) of elements are; $F =4, Cl =3, N =3, O =3.5$ . Therefore, the trend is : $F > O > N = Cl$ . This can be explained as, on moving from left to right across a period, the E.N increases and also on moving down a group from top to bottom the E.N decreases.

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