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The electronegativity follows the order (a) F > O > Cl > Br (b) F > Cl > Br > O (c) O > F > Cl > Br (d) Cl > F > O > Br

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The electronegativity follows the order

(a) F > O > Cl > Br

(b) F > Cl > Br > O

(c) O > F > Cl > Br

(d) Cl > F > O > Br

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Correct answer: (a) F > O > Cl > Br

Explanation:

F and O belong to 2nd period whereas Cl and Br belong to 3rd and 4th periods respectively. Hence the sequence of the E.N. is F > O > Cl > Br.

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