Q.

Arrange F, Cl, O, N in the decreasing order of electronegativity

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a

O > F > N > Cl

b

F > N > Cl > O

c

Cl > F > N > O

d

F > O > N > Cl

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Electronegativity increases on going from left to right in a period and decreases from top to bottom in a group. Thus electronegativity of 

F > O > N > Cl.

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