Statement (A) : If atomic size increases, electronegativity decreases.
Statement (B) : With increase in oxidation state, electronegativity increases.
Statement (C) : As nuclear charge increases, electronegativity increases.

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A and B are correct but C is incorrect

A and B are incorrect but C is correct

All the above statements are incorrect

All the above statements are correct

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Regarding electronegativity the given three statements are correct.

Because E.N $\propto$ Oxidation state, Nuclear charge

$E.N \propto \frac{1}{Atomic size}$

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