The correct option with respect to the Pauling electronegativity values of the elements is:

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Strategy:
 Electronegativity () generally increases from left to right across a period and decreases from top to bottom down a group.

Step 1: Evaluate each pair
- (1) : Incorrect.  is above  in Group 16. .
- (2) : Correct. Both are in Period 4.  is to the right of  ( increases). .
- (3) : Incorrect.  is to the right of  in Period 3. .
- (4) : Incorrect.  is to the right of  in Period 3. .

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