JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA Jamia Millia Islamia Solved Paper-2015

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    The most electronegative element belongs to

    A) transition elements  

    B) nitrogen family

    C) halogen group     

    D) chalcogens

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Group 17 elements (halogens) have outermost configuration of \[({{h}_{fc}}=50,{{h}_{oc}}=25\mu {{V}^{-1}})\]. They readily accept an electron to form octets\[M{{A}^{-1}}\] in their valence shell during bond formation. Thus, they are the most electronegative elements. Fluorine is the most electronegative element with EN = 4.0 on Pauling's scale.


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