KCET2017ChemistryElectrochemistry
The electronegativities of ( C , N , Si ) and ( P ) are in the order of
Options
- A( P < S i < C < N )
- B( Si < P < N < C )
- C( Si < P < C < N )
- D( P < S i < N < C )
Correct answer
C. ( Si < P < C < N )
Step-by-step solution
Electronegativity increases along a period and decreases down the group. Nitrogen is expected to have maximum electronegativity. Therefore, correct increasing order of electronegativity is ( Si < P < C < N ).