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Electronegativities change both down a group and across a period. In general these changes are to:
| Down a group | Across a period from left to right | |
| a | increase | increase |
| Down a group | Across a period from left to right | |
| b | increase | decrease |
| Down a group | Across a period from left to right | |
| c | decrease | increase |
| Down a group | Across a period from left to right | |
| d | decrease | decrease |
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Correct option is C
The ability of an atom to draw shared electrons to itself is measured by its electronegativity. Electronegativity on the periodic table typically rises from left to right across a period and falls as you move down a group.
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