Question

How would you react to the statement that the electronegativity of N on Pauling scale is 3.0 in all the nitrogen compounds?

Answer 1

Electronegativity of an element is a variable property. It is different in different compounds. Hence, the statement which says that the electronegativity of N on Pauling scale is 3.0 in all nitrogen compounds is incorrect. The electronegativity of N is different in NH3 and NO2.

Answer 2

Answer:

Electronegativity is a variable property of any element. Electronegativity is different for different compounds. Hence the given statement “The electronegativity of Nitrogen on pauling scale measures 3.0 for all nitrogen compounds” is incorrect. Because the electronegativity of Nitrogen is different in NO2 and NH3.