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From left to right in a period, metallic character gradually decreases.


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The correct option is A

True


Metallic character of an element largely depends upon the atomic size. Larger the atomic size, more electropositive and hence more metallic the element would be. Atomic size decreases from left to right in a period, hence, metallic character decreases.


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