An element X belongs to group 14 and period number 2 of the periodic table. Its atomic number will be:

Six

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Fifteen

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Fourteen

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Seven

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Solution

The correct option is A Six
The element 'X' belongs to group 14, which means that it has four electrons in its valence shell and since it is present in period number 2, it has two shells. Therefore, the electronic configuration of the element will be 2, 4. Hence, atomic number of the element is six.

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