NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
How do the electronegativity values of the elements in group 14 compare to those in group 13?
Options
- AGroup 14 elements are significantly more electronegative.
- BGroup 14 elements are slightly more electronegative.
- CGroup 13 elements are more electronegative.
- DBoth groups have identical electronegativity values.
Correct answer
B. Group 14 elements are slightly more electronegative.
Step-by-step solution
The elements of group 14 are slightly more electronegative than group 13 elements.