Question

Electronegativity generally increases down the group from Top to bottom.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Lets discuss the relation between electronegativity and Atomic Radius.

Atomic Radius: 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 ($Z_{eff}$)

We know that,

Atomic radius increases down the group.

Therefore, Electronegativity should decrease down the group from Top to Bottom.