Which of the following sets has strongest tendency to form anions?

Which of the following sets has strongest tendency to form anions?
  1. Ga,In,Tl
  2. Na,Mg,Al
  3. N,O,F
  4. V,Cr,Mn

Solution

N, O and F (p - block elements) are highly electronegative non metals and will have the strongest tendency to form anions by gaining electrons from metal atoms.

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