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

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

Electronegativity

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

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Chapter 7: Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 - Exercises [Page 164]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
Exercises | Q 3. xx. iii. | Page 164
SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 7 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
Short Answer Questions (Type-II) | Q 4.2

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