MCQ
The cause of periodicity of properties is
  • A
    Increasing atomic radius
  • B
    Increasing atomic weights
  • C
    Number of electrons in the valency orbit
  • The re-occurrence of similar outer electronic configuration

Answer

Correct option: D.
The re-occurrence of similar outer electronic configuration
d
Due to similar outer electronic configurations the properties of elements are also similar and hence they show periodicity.

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