(a)
Interpretation:
Among the given pair of elements, which is having more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Non-metallic character increases in a period from left to right in the periodic table
Non-metallic character decreases down the group in the periodic table
(b)
Interpretation:
Among the given pair of elements, which is having more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Non-metallic character increases in a period from left to right in the periodic table
Non-metallic character decreases down the group in the periodic table
(c)
Interpretation:
Among the given pair of elements, which is having more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Non-metallic character increases in a period from left to right in the periodic table
Non-metallic character decreases down the group in the periodic table
(d)
Interpretation:
Among the given pair of elements, which is having more non-metallic character has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Non-metallic character increases in a period from left to right in the periodic table
Non-metallic character decreases down the group in the periodic table
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