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Arrange O, F, Cl, N in the descending order of their electronegativity.

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O > F> Cl > N
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F > O > Cl > N
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F > N > O > Cl
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Cl > F > O > N
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Solution

The correct option is C F > O > Cl > N
Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.

Therefore, the correct order is : F > O > Cl > N.

Option B is correct.

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