Question

Which of the following set of elements is written in order of their increasing electronegative

character?

(a) Be Mg Ca

(b) Na Li K

(c) Mg Al Si

(d) C N O​

Answer 1

Answer:

Be, Mg, Ca...

Explanation:

Solution : Metallic character increases down a group and decreases along a period. Thus, metallic character increases in the order Be, Mg, Ca as they belong to same group