Does the tendency to gain electrons decrease as we go down grp 17?

Explanation:

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Yes,The tendency to gain electrons (in nonmetal) decreases when we go down group 17.

The reason for above answer is when we go downwards in periodic table then the atomic size increases with the addition of number of shells and force of attraction between the nucleus and valance shell decreases. The force of attraction between the nucleus and valance shell becomes weaker due to which the force of attracting the electrons gets decreased.

So, we can say that the tendency to gain electrons decreases as we go down in periodic table.

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the answer would be b i believe