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In the periodic table, with the increase...

In the periodic table, with the increase in atomic number the metallic nature of elements

A

decreases along a period and increases down a group

B

increases along a period and decreases down a group

C

increases both along a period and down a group

D

decreases both along a period and down a group

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The correct Answer is:
A
Generally, Along the period, metallic character decreases and Non-metallic character increases
Down the group, metallic character increases and Non-metallic character decreases
As Along the period, I.E. increases and down the group, decreases.
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