Non-metallic character ________ down the group.

increases

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decreases

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constant

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none of these

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The correct option is D decreases
As we move down the group, size increases and also tendency to loose electron increases, non metallic character decreases and metallic character increases.

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Non-metallic character ________ down the group.

The correct option is D decreasesAs we move down the group, size increases and also tendency to loose electron increases, non metallic character decreases and metallic character increases.

The correct option is D decreases
As we move down the group, size increases and also tendency to loose electron increases, non metallic character decreases and metallic character increases.