In the periodic table,metallic character of the elements shows which one of the following trends?

  • A
    Decreases down the group and increases across the period
  • B
    Increases down the group and decreases across the period
  • C
    Increase across the period and also down the group
  • D
    Decreases across the period and also down the group

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$(i) \; Na_{2}O$ $(a) \; Neutral$
$(ii) \; Al_{2}O_{3}$ $(b) \; Basic$
$(iii) \; N_{2}O$ $(c) \; Acidic$
$(iv) \; Cl_{2}O_{7}$ $(d) \; Amphoteric$

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Which reaction is not feasible?

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