The two diagonal elements which show similarities in their properties can be called a:

diagonal cross

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diagonal matches

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diagonal neighbours

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both

A

and

B

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Solution

The correct option is B diagonal neighbours
A diagonal relationship in s-block elements exists between adjacent elements which are located in the second and third period of the periodic table. The two elements which show similarities in their properties can be called a diagonal pair or diagonal neighbours. The properties of these elements vary significantly when compared to the other elements of the sub-group they belong to.

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