Chemistry-Periodic Trends
NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Imagine a diagram showing a periodic table with a highlighted group moving downwards. Which trend is expected in the electronegativity of elements as you move down this group?
A
It decreases.
B
It remains constant.
C
It increases.
D
It fluctuates irregularly.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
As per the periodic trends described in the NCERT context, electronegativity decreases down a group due to the increasing atomic size and shielding effect.
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