On going from right to left in a period in the periodic table,the electronegativity of the elements:

  • A
    Increases
  • B
    Decreases
  • C
    Remains unchanged
  • D
    Decreases first then increases

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Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity:
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The $EN$ (Electronegativity) of element $A$ is $E_1$ and its $IP$ (Ionization Potential) is $E_2$. Hence,the $EA$ (Electron Affinity) will be:

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