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Which of the following element is most electropositive?

A

`S`

B

`A1`

C

`Mg`

D

`P`

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The correct Answer is:
C
All these element are mumbers of the `3rd` period, and across the period (from left to right) the electropositive ot metallic character decreases:
`Mg gt A1 gt P gt S`
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