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Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity:
$N$, $O$, $F$, $C$, $Si$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
O < F < N < C < Si
B
F < O < N < C < Si
C
Si < C < N < O < F
D
Si < C < O < N < F
Detailed Solution
Electronegativity increases across a period (left to right) and decreases down a group.
C, N, O, F are in period 2 (increasing across), and Si is below C in group 14 (less electronegative than C). Fluorine is the most electronegative element.
Increasing order: Si < C < N < O < F