The three elements A, B and C with similar properties have atomic masses X, Y and Z respectively. What is such an arrangement of elements called as?

The three elements A, B and C with similar properties have atomic masses X, Y and Z respectively. The mass of Y is approximately equal to the average mass of X and Z. What is such an arrangement of elements called as? Give one example of such a set of elements.

Answer:

The arrangement of these elements is known as Dobereiner triad. Example: lithium, sodium and potassium.