Arrange the following elements in decreasing order of electronegativity: P , S , Cl , O , F Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Step-by-step solution

Electronegativity generally increases across a period from left to right and decreases down a group. The electronegativity values of the given elements on the Pauling scale are: F = 4.0 O = 3.5 Cl = 3.0 S = 2.5 P = 2.1 Therefore, the decreasing order of electronegativity is F O Cl S P . Answer: F O Cl S P