If the ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy of an element are 275 and86 kcal mol−1 respectively, then the electro -negativity of the element on the Pauling scale is:
A
2.8
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B
0
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C
4
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D
2.6
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Solution
The correct option is D 2.8 |XA−XB|=0⋅102×ΔE12=0⋅102×√{(275−86)×4⋅18}kJ/mol=0⋅102×28⋅1069=2⋅86≈2⋅8