Question

The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the nature of substituent attached to that atom.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

If the central atom is attached to more electronegative atom, then there will be greater positive charge on central atom, while it will be opposite if it is attached to less electronegative atom.

Effect of Substitution: The electronegativity of an atom depends upon the nature of substituent attached to that atom. For example - Carbon atom in $C{F}_3$I acquires greater positive charge than in $C{H}_3$I. Hence C atom in $C{F}_3$I is more electronegative than in $C{H}_3$I.