Question

considering the following atoms, rank them in terms of increasing electronegativity.
p, n, sb, as
p < as < sb < n
n < p < as < sb
sb < p < as < n
sb < as < p < n

Explanation:

Electronegativity generally decreases down a group in the periodic table as atomic size increases, reducing the nucleus's pull on electrons. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Arsenic (As), and Antimony (Sb) are all in Group 15. Moving down the group from N to Sb, electronegativity decreases. So the order from lowest to highest (increasing) is Sb < As < P < N.

Answer:

Sb < As < P < N