The correct order of electronegativities of N,O, F and P is

Options

A. `F gt N gt P gt O`
B. `F gt O gt P gt N`
C. `F gt O gt N gt P `
D. `N gt O gt F gt P`

Answer

C

Explanation

Electronegativity (EN) increases along a period therefore EN of N, O ,F decreases in the order : `F gt O gt N` Further EN decreases down a group , therefore EN of `N gt P`. Therefore the overall EN of the four atoms decrease in the order `: F gt O gt N gt P.`