JEE Main 2022 — S Block Elements Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift
Question
The correct decreasing order for metallic character is :
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Correct answer
ANa > Mg > Be > Si > P
Step-by-step explanation
Metallic character increases top to bottom in group and decreases left to right in a period.
is from second group it will be less metallic than . Be comes above hence less metallic than Mg. Si is more metallic than phosphorous.
is from second group it will be less metallic than . Be comes above hence less metallic than Mg. Si is more metallic than phosphorous.
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