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In the descending order of a group in this periodic table which of this following would be true?
1. All the atoms have the same number of valence electrons
2. Gram atomic volume increases
3. Electronegativity decreases
4. Metallic character decreases and the basic nature of their oxides decreases
Select the correct answer using the codes given below options
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A 2, 3 and 4
  • B 1, 2 and 4
  • C 1, 3 and 4
  • D 1, 2 and 3
Solution:
1773 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1, 2 and 3
Fourth statement is not true as the correct statement is metallic character increases and the basic nature of their oxides increases. Rest other statements are correct.

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