Multiple choice

The elctronegativity of elements on moving left to right of the periodic table:

  1. depends on the valence electrons

  2. remains same

  3. decreases

  4. increases
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Explanation

As we move from left to right, decrease in atomic size and increase in nuclear charge of an atom occurs. So, the electrons present in the same number of shells (same period) are pulled more effectively towards the nucleus, and hence increase in electro negativity.

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