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Diagonal relationship is shown by certain elements of period.


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2nd and 3rd

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3rd and 4th

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4th and 5th

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1st and 2nd

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Solution

The correct option is A

2nd and 3rd


Group1 Group2 Group3 Group4

IIPeriod Li Be B C

IIIPeriod Na Mg Al Si

Certain elements of II period show similarity with their diagonal elements in III period.

They show diagonal relationship, Li resembles Mg, Be resembles Al as these pairs of elements have almost identical ionic radius and polarising power. (i.e. charge/size ratio).


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