In the periodic table, with the increase in atomic number, the metallic character of an element 

(a) decreases in a period and increases in a group 

(b) increases in a period and decreases in a group 

(c) increases both in a period and the group 

(d) decreases in a period and the group.

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The correct option is : (a) decreases in a period and increases in a group 

Explanation:

Metallic character decreases in a period and increases in a group.

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