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Correct order of electronegativity of N, P, C and Si on Pauling
scale is

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Electronegativity of elements generally increases across the
period (less increase) and decreases down the group (more decrease).

Si = 1.8, P = 2.1, C = 2.5, N = 3.

Source: Grass-G / CH-16 Chemistry Paper 25 Nov. Fisrt.docx

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