Arrange the elements C, O, and H in order of increasing electronegativity.
A) C

Question

Arrange the elements C, O, and H in order of increasing electronegativity.
A) C < O < H
B) H < C < O
C) C < H < O
D) O < C < H
E) H < O < C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right in the periodic table and decreases down a group. Given the elements carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H), oxygen is the most electronegative, followed by carbon, and then hydrogen, making the correct order H < C < O.

Arrange the Elements C, O, and H in Order of Increasing