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

Effective Nuclear Charge: 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. So electronegativity generally increases along a period from left to right.