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JEE Main 8 April 2023, Shift 1, Chemistry Q64

Question 64 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 4 of 30, Section A.

The correct order of electronegativity for given elements is:

(1) $\mathrm{C > P > At > Br}$
(2) $\mathrm{Br > C > At > P}$ Official answer
(3) $\mathrm{P > Br > C > At}$
(4) $\mathrm{Br > P > At > C}$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Topic: Periodic Trends
Idea tested: Electronegativity Scales

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