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In the periodic table, the metallic char...

In the periodic table, the metallic character of elements

A

Decreases from left to right across a period and on descending a group

B

Decreases from left to right across a period and increases on descending a group

C

Increases from left to right across a period and on descending a group

D

Increases from left to right across a period and decreases on descending a group

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B
As the size decreases from left to right electropositivity decreases hence metallic character decreases also down the group, as the size increases the electropositivity increases results in increasing metallic character.
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