Q. Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity: N, O, F, C, Si Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) O < F < N < C < Si
B) F < O < N < C < Si
C) Si < C < N < O < F
D) Si < C < O < N < F
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Electronegativity: Si (1.8) < C (2.5) < N (3.0) < O (3.5) < F (4.0). Answer (3).
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