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Explain the trend in following atomic properties of group 16 elements:

Electronegativity

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The electronegativity decreases down the group. Oxygen has the highest electronegativity next to fluorine amongst all the elements.

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Atomic and Physical Properties of Elements of Group 16, 17 and 18
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Chapter 7: Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 - Exercises [Page 164]

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Chapter 7 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
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Chapter 7 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
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