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Question: Which of the following is arranged in order of increasing metallic character?...

Which of the following is arranged in order of increasing metallic character?

A

P < Si < Na < Be < Mg

B

Be < Mg< P < Na < Si

C

Si < Be > Mg < Na <P

D

P < Si < Be < Mg < Na

Answer

P < Si < Be < Mg < Na

Explanation

Solution

: Metallic character increases down a group and decreases along a period as we move from left to right. Hence, the order of increasing metallic character is:

P < Si < Be < Mg < Na