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In which of the following, the elements $\mathrm{Al}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{Mg}$ and $\mathrm{K}$ are correctly arranged in the increasing order of their metallic character?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (05 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{B} < \mathrm{Al} < \mathrm{Mg} < \mathrm{K}$
  • B $\mathrm{B} < \mathrm{Mg} < \mathrm{Al} < \mathrm{K}$
  • C $\mathrm{Al} < \mathrm{Mg} < \mathrm{K} < \mathrm{B}$
  • D $\mathrm{B} < \mathrm{Mg} < \mathrm{K} < \mathrm{Al}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{B} < \mathrm{Al} < \mathrm{Mg} < \mathrm{K}$
Metallic character decreases along a period from left to right and increases along a group from top to bottom.

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