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Electronegativity of elements of group 13 decreases from B to Al and then increases marginally because of discrepancies in

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a
atomic radii
b
electrons in valence shell
c
protons in nuclei
d
all of these

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Correct option is A

The size of the atom is inversely related to the electronegativity, the electronegativity is found to be decreasing as we move from B to Al and then increases further due to poor shielding effect. This is also known as discrepancies in the atomic size of the element.


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