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The electronegativity of the following elements increases in the order

A

C,N,Si,P

B

N,Si,C,P

C

Si,P,C,N

D

P,Si,N,C

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Si lt P lt C lt N`
EN increases from left to right in a period.
EN decreases down the group in the periodic table.
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