Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q12: Consider the following statements :

Consider the following statements :

1. On moving from left to right in the periodic table, the metallic character of elements decreases.
2. On moving from left to right in the periodic table, the oxides of elements become less basic.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a) 1 only
2. (b) 2 only
3. (c) Both 1 and 2
4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2