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The elements in the group to right of boron group have _______ metallic nature.

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Solution

The correct option is B less
As we move from left to right, electronegativity of elements increases, so they have less tendency to loose electrons and non-metallic character of elements increases.
So right column of B will have less metallic element than boron.

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