Group 17 of the periodic table is known by the name of:

alkali

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alkaline

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noble

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halogen

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Solution

The correct option is D halogen
The elements in this group are all non-metals. The term 'halogen' is a Greek word which means 'salt former' because they react with metals to form compounds called salts. For example, fluorine reacts explosively with sodium to form sodium fluoride. Hence group 17 are called halogens.

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