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Which of the following is the correct definition of electronegativity?

Options

  1. AElectronegativity is a measure of an element's ability to gain electrons in a chemical reaction.
  2. BElectronegativity is a measure of an element's ability to lose electrons in a chemical reaction.
  3. CElectronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons in a covalent bond.
  4. DElectronegativity is the total number of electrons an element can donate or accept in a chemical reaction.

Correct answer

C. Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons in a covalent bond.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons in a covalent bond.

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