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The elements X,Y and Z form oxides which are acidic, basic and amphoteric respectively. The correct order of their electronegativity is
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Solution:
Electronegativity ∝ non-metallic character ∝metalliccharacter1∵ The element (X) form acidic oxide, so it is a non-metal, while the element (Y) form basic oxide, so (V) is a metal. Thus, the order of their electronesativity is X>Z>Y