Question

Which of the options below states electronegativity as defined by Sanderson? (2)


A.

This model underlies the concept of electronegativity equalization, which suggests that electrons distribute themselves around a molecule to minimize or to equalize the Mulliken electronegativity.
B.

Electronegativity is related to the average energy of the valence electrons in a free atom.
C.

Electronegativity is related to the average energy of the ground electrons in a free atom.
D.

This model underlies the concept of electronegativity equalization, which suggests that protons distribute themselves around a molecule to compromisze or to equalize the Mulliken electronegativity.
E.

None of the above

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Electronegativity as defined by Sanderson

Explanation:

Option A: This model underlies the concept of electronegativity equalization, which suggests that electrons distribute themselves around a molecule to minimize or to equalize the Mulliken electronegativity.

Electronegativity of atom denotes the tendency of atom to attract bonded pair of electron towards itself. The concept of electronegativity was first explained with the help of Valence Bond Theory by Linus Pauling.

There are many methods proposed to calculate electronegativity:

• Pauling method
• Mulliken electronegativity
• Allred-Rochow electronegativity
• Sanderson electronegativity
• Allen electronegativity

Sanderson demonstrated the relation of electronegativity with the size of the atom and the reciprocal of atomic volume.