Question

Electronegativity generally increases along a period from left to right.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

As the atomic radius of the element increases the electronegativity value decreases.

Electronegativity is inversely proportional to atomic radius because

The electronegativity value increases as the effective nuclear charge on the atomic nucleus increases. Electronegativity $\alpha$ Effective nuclear charge ($Z_{eff}$)

Yeah, You guessed it right. Atomic radius decreases along a period from left to right.

So, logically you can say that electronegativity generally increases along a period from left to right.