Which element has the highest electronegativity of all elements on the Pauling scale?
A
Fluorine
B
Oxygen
C
Chlorine
D
Nitrogen
Correct Answer: Option A — Fluorine
Explanation:
Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all elements at 3.98 on the Pauling scale due to its small atomic size and high effective nuclear charge attracting bonding electrons most strongly.