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Question
The most electronegative element from the following elements is:
Options
Magnesium
Chlorine
Aluminium
Sulphur
Solution
Chlorine
Explanation:
All elements are from period 3. Chlorine is the most suitable element. Chlorine is the most electronegative element because its electronegativity increases from left to right.
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