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Published on: August 14, 2026
Elements X and Y belong to Group 15. The difference between the electronegativity values of ' X ' and phosphorus is higher than that of the difference between phosphorus and ' 
are respectively
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Group 15 elements have electronegativity values (Pauling scale): 
.
The condition requires: 
.
N and As: 
and 
. Since 
, the condition is satisfied.
As and 
and 
. Since 
, it fails.
Bi and 
and 
. Since 
, it fails.
As and Bi: 
and 
. Since 
, it fails.
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