NEET 2026 Chemistry question

The correct order of increasing metallic character of Na, Be, P, Mg and Si is

(1)P < Si < Be < Mg < NaCorrect
(2)P < Si < Na < Mg < Be
(3)P < Mg < Be < Si < Na
(4)Be < Si < P < Mg < Na

Answer: (1)

Solution

Metallic character decreases across a period (left to right) and increases down a group. Period 3: Na > Mg > Si > P. Be (group 2, period 2) lies above Mg, so Be is less metallic than Mg, but it is a metal and more metallic than

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Question ID VK-104870