NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
Consider a diagram illustrating the trend of electronegativity across a period and down a group in the periodic table. Which of the following statements best describes this trend?
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 increases down a group.
Electronegativity decreases across a period and remains constant down a group.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
As per the NCERT context, electronegativity increases across a period due to increased non-metallic character and decreases down a group due to increased metallic character.
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