Question

The electronegativity of Mo will be highest in

(A) MoO (B)

Mo O2 3

(C)

MoO2

(D)

MoO3​

Answer 1

Answer is

C . MoO2.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The electronegativity of Mo will be highest in MoO i.e.option (A).

Explanation:

Let's consider that the electronegativity of Mo in all four compounds is "x".

Now lets analyze the options one by one.

(A)MoO

$x+(-2)=0$        (The electronegativity of Oxygen is -2)

$x=+2$

(B)Mo₂O₃

$2x+3(-2)=0$

$2x=6$

$x=+3$

(C) MoO₂

$x+2(-2)=0$

$x=+4$

(D)MoO₃

$x+3(-2)=0$

$x=+6$

By analyzing the options we come to know that the electronegativity of Mo will be highest in MoO as in this compound Mo has the least positive charge.

Hence, among the given options the correct answer is MoO i.e.option (A).