Question

Among 2nd period elements, correct electronegativity trend is:

• A. B $<$ C $<$ N $<$ O $<$ F
• B. F $<$ O $<$ N $<$ C $<$ B
• C. N $<$ C $<$ O $<$ F $<$ B
• D. F $<$ N $<$ C $<$ B

Hint:

To determine the electronegativity trend across a period, remember that it increases from left to right due to increased nuclear charge and decreased atomic radius.