Which of the following elements exhibits the most metallic character?
A)In
B)Sn
C)Sb
D)Te

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Metallic character generally increases from right to left and from top to bottom in the periodic table, since atoms become larger and valence electrons become further from the nucleus. Among the given elements, In (indium) is located farther to the left and down in the periodic table compared to the others, indicating that it is the most metallic element of the list.

Which of the Following Elements Exhibits the Most Metallic Character