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The electronegativity of elements varies...

The electronegativity of elements varies with increase in atomic number in groups and periods as

A

Decreases in groups and increases in periods.

B

Increases in groups and decreases in periods

C

Increases in groups as well as in periods

D

Decreases in groups as well as in periods.

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