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Question
The electron affinity of an element X is greater than that of element Y.
How is the electronegativity of X likely to compare with that of Y?
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Solution
Electronegativity of X > Y. An element that has a high electron affinity also tends to have high electronegativity.
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| A | Z - 1 | ||
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- How is the oxidising power of X likely to compare with that of Y?
- How is the electronegativity of X likely to compare with that of Y?
- State whether X is likely to be placed to the left or to the right of Y in the periodic table?
