Which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity?
A)N
B)F
C)O
D)C
E)Li

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Lithium (Li) has the lowest electronegativity out of the options given. Electronegativity generally increases across a period from left to right on the periodic table and decreases down a group. Since Li is in the first group (or column) of the periodic table, it is further away from the electronegative elements on the right side of the table and therefore has a lower electronegativity compared to the other options given.

Which of the Following Elements Has the Lowest Electronegativity