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An element has an atomic number 16. State the period to which it belongs.

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Period 6

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Period 4

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Period 3

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Period 5

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Solution

The correct option is C
Period 3

The electronic configuration of the element is 2,8, 6. As it has 3 electron shells, so it belongs to period 3.

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