Elements in the $16^{t h}$ group of the Modern Periodic Table are also called ____.

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halogens

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chalcogens

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The correct option is C chalcogens
Elements in the $16^{t h}$ group of the modern periodic table are also known as chalcogens. The $16^{t h}$ group consists of the elements, oxygen (O), sulphur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and the radioactive element polonium (Po). They are the family of oxygen and can be found in copper ores.

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