If the ionization and electron gain enthalpy of an element is 275 and 86 Kcal mol−1 respectively, then the electronegativity of the element on the Mulliken scale is:
On Mulliken scale, electronegativity is calculated as:
XMulliken=(1.97×10−3)(Ei+EEA)+0.19
X=(1.97×10−3)×(1150.6+359.8)+0.19
X=2.97+0.19
X=3.16
Hence, the correct option is C