Q.

Arrange the following elements in the decreasing order of metallic characters. Si, Be, Mg, Na and P. Select the correct answer.

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a

Na> Be> Mg> P> Si

b

Na> Mg > Be> P> Si

c

Na> Be> P> Mg> Si

d

Na> Mg> Be> Si> P

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Down the group metallic character increase, while in period from left to right metallic character decreases, but non-metallic character increases.

So the correct order is Na > Mg > Be > Si > P

Alkali metals have more metallic character.

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