The characteristics of elements $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ with atomic numbers,respectively,$33$,$53$ and $83$ are :

  • A
    $X$ and $Y$ are metalloids and $Z$ is a metal.
  • B
    $X$ is a metalloid,$Y$ is a non-metal and $Z$ is a metal.
  • C
    $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ are metals.
  • D
    $X$ and $Z$ are non-metals and $Y$ is a metalloid.

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The first $\left( \Delta_{i}H_{1} \right)$ and the second $\left( \Delta_{i}H_{2} \right)$ ionization enthalpies (in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$) and the $\left( \Delta_{eg}H \right)$ electron gain enthalpy (in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$) of a few elements are given below:
Elements $\left( \Delta_{i}H_{1} \right)$ $\left( \Delta_{i}H_{2} \right)$ $\left( \Delta_{eg}H \right)$
$I$ $520$ $7300$ $-60$
$II$ $419$ $3051$ $-48$
$III$ $1681$ $3374$ $-328$
$IV$ $1008$ $1846$ $-295$
$V$ $2372$ $8581$ $+48$
$VI$ $738$ $1451$ $-40$

Which of the above elements is likely to be:
$(a)$ the least reactive element.
$(b)$ the most reactive metal.
$(c)$ the most reactive non-metal.
$(d)$ the least reactive non-metal.
$(e)$ the metal which can form a stable binary halide of the formula $MX_{2}$ ($X =$ halogen).
$(f)$ the metal which can form a predominantly stable covalent halide of the formula $MX$ ($X =$ halogen)?

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In a periodic table, how does the basic character of oxides vary?

What is the correct order of basicity of halides?

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