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Question

The correct order of decreasing electronegativity values among the elements $I-beryllium, II-oxygen, III-nitrogen$ and $IV-magnesium$ , is

A

(II) > (III) > (I) > (IV)

B

(III) > (IV) > (II) > (I)

C

(I) > (II) > (III) > (IV)

D

(I) > (II) > (IV) > (III)

Answer

(II) > (III) > (I) > (IV)

Explanation

Solution

Electronegativity increases along a period and decreases in a group.
Thus, the order is $(II) > (III) > (I) > (IV)$ . Electronegativity of $0 - 3. 5, N -3.0, Be - 1. 5, Mg - 1.2$ .