A) increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom
B) decreases from right to left and increases from top to bottom
C) decreases from left to right and increases from top to bottom
D) decreases from left to right and increases from bottom to top
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
On moving along a period, the tendency to lose electrons decreases and thus, the metallic character decreases. Since, the oxides of non-metals are acidic. Thus it can be said, along a period from left to right basic character decreases while on moving downward, basic character increases due to increase in metallic character.
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