NEET2026Chemistry-Periodic Table
NEET 2026 Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The correct order of increasing metallic character of Na, Be, P, Mg and Si is
A
P < Si < Be < Mg < Na
B
P < Si < Na < Mg < Be
C
P < Mg < Be < Si < Na
D
Be < Si < P < Mg < Na
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
On moving left to right in a period, metallic character decreases and on moving top to bottom in a group, metallic character increases. Therefore, the correct order of increasing metallic character is P < Si < Be < Mg < Na.
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