Question

Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity:
N, O, F, C, Si
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Si < C < N < O < F
• B. Si < C < O < N < F
• C. O < F < N < C < Si
• D. F < O < N < C < Si

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Si < C < N < O < F

Answer 2

1. Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group in the periodic table.

2. Silicon (Si) has the lowest electronegativity, while fluorine (F) has the highest.

3. Order: Si $<$ C $<$ N $<$ O $<$ F.