Single Choice

The most electronegative element from the following elements is :

AMagnesium
BChlorine
Correct Answer
CAluminium
DSulphur

Solution

Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period. Among Magnesium, Chlorine, Aluminium and Sulphur, Chlorine is at extreme right. Hence, chlorine is most electronegative element.

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