Of the atoms below,________ is the most electronegative.
A)C
B)Si
C)Ge
D)B
E)Al

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Carbon (C) is the most electronegative among the given options based on the Pauling electronegativity scale. The electronegativity value of carbon is 2.55, whereas Silicon (Si) has an electronegativity value of 1.90, Germanium (Ge) has an electronegativity value of 2.01, Boron (B) has an electronegativity value of 2.04, and Aluminum (Al) has an electronegativity value of 1.61.

Of the Atoms Below,________ Is the Most Electronegative