Question

The correct order of electronegativities of N,O,F and P is:

1. N>O>F>P

2. F>O>N>P

3. F>N>P>O

4. F>O>P>NF>O>P>N​

Answer 1

Answer:

2. F>O>N>P

Explanation:

The electronegativity trend is as follows:

Electronegativity increases along the period and decreases down the group.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct answer.

N will have more electronegativity than P because N is present above P in the group,

O will have greater electronegativity than N because it is present to the right of N along the period,

F will have greater electronegativity than O because it is present to the right of O along the period.