The ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract shared electron is termed as

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electron affinity

ionisation enthalpy

atomic attraction

electronegativity

answer is D.

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A qualitative measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract shared electrons to itself is called electronegativity.

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