Which of the following properties increases from left to right along the period but decreases down the group in the Periodic Table?

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i. Atomic Number ii. Ionization energy iii. Metallic character iv. Electron affinity

A. ii and iii only
B. ii and iv only
C. iii and iv only
D. i and ii only

Correct Answer: Option B

B. ii and iv only

Explanation

Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period, and decrease down a group.

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