Which of the following set of elements is written correctly in the order of their increasing metallic character?
(a) Mg, Al, Si
(b) C, O, N
(c) Na, Li, K
(d) Be, Mg, Ca
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Solution
(d) Be, Mg, Ca.
Be, Mg and Ca are elements of group 2, written in order of their increasing metallic character. On moving down in the group, the metallic character increases.