Which of the following elements is the most electronegative?
A) fluorine
B) bromine
C) chlorine
D) iodine
E) boron

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Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself. Fluorine has the highest electronegativity on the Pauling scale with a value of 3.98, which is the highest value possible. Thus, choice A) fluorine is the most electronegative element.

Which of the Following Elements Is the Most Electronegative