In the periodic table, the element with atomic number 16 will be placed in the group
Options
(a) third
(b) fourth
(c) fifth
(d) sixth
Correct Answer:
sixth
Explanation:
₁₆X ≡ 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3s⁴; there are 6 electrons in outermost shell so it belongs to VI A group.