Question

Pauling scale of electronegativity is obtained from Mulliken's scale by

• A.
  Multiplying Mulliken value by 2.8
• B.
  Dividing Mulliken value by 2.8
• C.
  By adding 2.8 to Mulliken value
• D.
  By substracting 2.8 from Mulliken value

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Dividing Mulliken value by 2.8
Mulliken value is 2.8 times the Pauling value. Hence, to obtain Pauling value, Mulliken value should be divided by 2.8