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A, B and C are hydroxy-compounds of the elements P, Q and R respectively. P, Q and R are in the same period of the periodic table. A gives an aqueous solution of pH<7. B reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalies. C gives an aqueous solution which is strongly alkaline. Which of the following statement(s) is /are true?

I . All three elements are metals.
II . The atomic radius decreases in the order P>Q>R.
III . The electronegativities decrease from P>Q>R.
IV . P, Q and R could be P, Al and Na respectively.

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