If the calculated Mulliken electronegativity of a hypothetical element is , what is its approximate equivalent on the Pauling scale?

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If the calculated Mulliken electronegativity of a hypothetical element is $7.0 	ext{ eV}$, what is its approximate equivalent on the Pauling scale?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The empirical relationship between the two scales is . Substituting the Mulliken value: .

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