Statement I
Electronegativity of nitrogen is 3.0 in every compound of nitrogen on Pauling scale
Statement II
On pauling scale the electronegativity of "F" is 4.0

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Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

Both statements are correct

Both statements are incorrect

answer is B.

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Electronegativity of element is a variable property. This means that electronegativity value of an element varies in different compound because this property depends on oxidation state , chemical environment and many more. For instance, electronegativity of N is different in NH₃ and NO₂.

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