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Which of the elements has the highest electronegativity? (A)F (B) P (C) LI (D) CI

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The electronegativity decreases along the group, F>Cl>Br>I

The reason is due to the increase of size along the group, it is difficult to attract the outer shell electrons by the nucleus.....

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