Question

Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

A.
Boron (B)

B.
Carbon (C)

C.
Oxygen (O)

D.
Nitrogen (N)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Oxygen

Explanation:

By looking at the periodic table.

As you look from left to right of the periods the electronegativity increases.

As well as from the bottom to the top of the groups it increases.