Question

The correct order of electronegativity of $N,O,F$ and $P$ is.

• A. $F>N>P>O$
• B. $F>O>P>N$
• C. $F>O>N>P$
• D. $N>O>F>P$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct order of electronegativities of $N,O,F\&P$ is $F>O>N>P$.
In a period, electronegativity increases from left to right. Hence, $N<O<F$.
In a group, electronegativity decreases down the group. Hence, $N>P$.