JEE Main202325 Jan 2023Evening ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following represents the correct order of metallic character of the given elements?
Options
- ASi < Be < Mg < K
- BBe < Si < Mg < K
- CK < Mg < Be < Si
- DBe < Si < K < Mg
Correct answer
A. Si < Be < Mg < K
Step-by-step solution
Group 1 elements are most metallic, as we go across the periodic table metallic character increases while going down the group and decreases along the period. Silicon is p-block element, potassium, beryllium and magnesium are s-block elements.