NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the trend of electronegativity across the periodic table. Which of the following statements correctly describes the trend shown in the diagram?
Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.
Electronegativity decreases across a period and increases down a group.
Electronegativity remains constant across a period and decreases down a group.
Electronegativity increases across a period and remains constant down a group.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electronegativity increases across a period due to increased nuclear charge and decreases down a group due to increased atomic size. This is aligned with the NCERT context describing periodic trends.
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