Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.6 - Electronegativity and Bond Polarity - Conceptual Connection - Page 398: 9.4

Answer

The order of electronegativity is $N>P>Al>Na$

Work Step by Step

Generally, electronegativity is inversely proportional to the size of the atom. Among the given elements, the size of $Na$ is the largest, followed by $Al, P, N$. So, the order of electronegativity is $N>P>Al>Na$
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