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Element X has twelve protons in its nucleus. To which group in the periodic table would it belong?

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IVA (14)
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IIA (2)
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IIIA (13)
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VIA (16)
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Solution

The correct option is B IIA (2)
The element has 12 protons. Thus its atomic number is 12. The element of atomic number 12 is Mg
Magnesium belongs to second group; i.e, group IIA

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