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QJEEM22Ch2e5f: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM22Ch2e5f Solution: The correct decreasing order for metallic character is :

The correct decreasing order for metallic character is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Na > Mg > Be > Si > P
  • B P > Si > Be > Mg > Na
  • C Si > P > Be > Na > Mg
  • D Be > Na > Mg > Si > P

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Metallic character increases top to bottom in group and decreases left to right in a period.

Mg\mathrm{Mg} is from second group it will be less metallic than Na\mathrm{Na} . Be comes above Mg\mathrm{Mg} hence less metallic than Mg. Si is more metallic than phosphorous.

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