Which one of the following statements is not correct about the trends in the properties of the elements of a group on going down in a group?

Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct about the trends in the properties of the elements of a group on going down in a group?

A. The chemical reactivity of metals increases.

B. The metallic character of elements increases.

C. The size of the atom increases.

D. The valence electrons increase.

Answer: The valence electrons increase.