The correct order of electronegativity for given elements is

The correct order of electronegativity for given elements is
  1. P>Br>C>At
  2. Br>P>At>C
  3. Br>C>At>P
  4. C>P>At>Br

Solution

On the periodic table, electronegativity generally increases as you move from left to right across a period and decreases as you move down a group. As a result, the most electronegative elements are found on the top right of the periodic table, while the least electronegative elements are found on the bottom left.

Element             Electronegativity

P                         2.1

C                           2.5

Br                          3.0                   

At                           2.2

Hence, the correct order is Br > C > At > P.

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