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Downwards in a group, the electropositive character of elements

A

Increases

B

decreases

C

Remain same

D

None

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The correct Answer is:
A
Trend of `EP` (electropositive) character is reverse that of `EN` character of elements.
Thus, `EP` character increases down the group `(darr)` but decreases along the period `(rarr)`.
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