Question

Arrange the following elements in the order of their increasing non-metallic character
$Li,O,C,Be,F$

• A. F < O < C < B e < L i
• B. L i< B e< C < O < F
• C. F < O < C < L i < Be
• D. F < O < B e < C < L i

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Non-metallic character increases on moving from left to right in a period.