Which of the following elements have relatively high electronegativities?

Alkali metals

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Halogens

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Alkaline earth metals

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Halogens
As halogens need only 1 electron to get octet configuration, it has more affinity to accept electron.

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Which of the following elements have relatively high electronegativities?

The correct option is B HalogensAs halogens need only 1 electron to get octet configuration, it has more affinity to accept electron.

The correct option is B Halogens
As halogens need only 1 electron to get octet configuration, it has more affinity to accept electron.