Keeping in view the periodic law and the periodic table, predict the element that has the maximum electronegative character.

P

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A s

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B i

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S b

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Solution

The correct option is B $P$
In a group as size increases ability to attract electrons decreases due to decrease in effective nuclear charge. Hence, phosphorous has the maximum electronegative character.

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