NEET Chemistry Periodic Table MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about electronegativity trends in the periodic table is correct?
Electronegativity increases down a group.
Electronegativity decreases across a period from left to right.
Electronegativity is constant for all elements.
Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electronegativity generally increases across a period from left to right (e.g., from lithium to fluorine) and decreases down a group, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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