Explain the trend in following atomic properties of group 16 elements: Electronegativity - Chemistry

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Explain the trend in following atomic properties of group 16 elements:

Electronegativity

The electronegativity decreases down the group. Oxygen has the highest electronegativity next to fluorine amongst all the elements.

Concept: Atomic and Physical Properties of Elements of Group 16, 17 and 18

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