Which one of the following does not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table?
A
Atomic radius
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B
Metallic character
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C
Valence electrons
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Valence electrons Valence electrons increase from left to right in a period and remain same from top to bottom in a group. Atomic radii and metallic character increases down the group.