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The metallic character of element of gro...

The metallic character of element of group 14

A

has no significance

B

does not change gradully

C

increases from top to bottom

D

decreases from top to bottom

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The correct Answer is:
C
Metallic character increases from top to bottom because down the group ionisation energy of elements decreases so tendency to loose electron and hence metallic character increases down the group.
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