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The element with highest electronegativity is :

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C
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Si
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Ge
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Sn
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Solution

The correct option is A C
In group 14, carbon is the most electronegative element. On moving down the group, the electronegativity decreases from C to Pb in an irregular manner.
This is due to the filling of d and f orbitals.

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