The most electronegative element from the following elements is :

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A
Magnesium
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Chlorine
C
Aluminium
D
Sulphur

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Chlorine

(b) Chlorine
Explanation : Electronegativity is a measure of an element's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond, and chlorine has a higher electronegativity compared to magnesium, sulphur and aluminium. Therefore, the correct answer is Chlorine.

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