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In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in the periodic table, respectively, are :
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Atomic radius and electronegativity
  • B Electronegativity and atomic radius
  • C Electronegativity and electron gain enthalpy
  • D Electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity
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The correct answer is: Electronegativity and atomic radius
(i) Electronegativity: Top to bottom decrease.

(ii) Atomic Radius: generally Increases top to Bottom.

(iii) Electron affinity: generally top to bottom decreases.

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