The correct increase order of electronegativity isis(a) F>O>N> Be (b) Be>F >O>N (c) o >F >N>Be (d) N>Be>O> F
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Electronegativity increases as we move left to right across a period. This is because the effective nuclear charge increases as we move across a period, thus, tendency of atom to attract other electrons increases and thus electronegativity increases.
Thus, correct answer is (a)
Electronegativity increases as we move left to right across a period. This is because the effective nuclear charge increases as we move across a period, thus, tendency of atom to attract other electrons increases and thus electronegativity increases.
Thus, correct answer is (a)