Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity: N, O, F, C, Si Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Si < C < N < O < F
- Si < C < O < N < F
- O < F < N < C < Si
- F < O < N < C < Si
Answer
(1) Si < C < N < O < F
Solution
Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.
Pauling values: Si 1.8, C 2.5, N 3.0, O 3.5, F 4.0
Si < C < N < O < F
Answer: (1)