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Electronegativity and Electron Gain Enthalpy

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Which element is expected to have maximum value of Pauling electronegativity?

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He

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S

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Si

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P

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Solution

The correct option is A He
solution:
moving right in the periodic table results in an increase in electronegativity and a decrease in electronegativity if we move downwards
$H e$ being on the top right expected to have a maximum value of electronegativity
hence the correct option: A

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