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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity in the p-block?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: A —
Solution
- Electronegativity generally increases across a period and decreases down a group.
- Fluorine is located in the top right of the p-block elements.
- Fluorine has the highest value of electronegativity among all elements.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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