Question

Which one is the most electronegative element in the periodic table?

• A. $F$
• B. $Cl$
• C. $Ne$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A $F$

Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

The Pauling scale is the most commonly used. Fluorine (the most electronegative element) is assigned a value of 4.0, and values range down to caesium and francium which are the least electronegative at 0.7.

So, answer is option A.