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Group IIA elements are known as-


A

Alkali metals

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Alkaline earth metals

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Halogens

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D

Noble gases

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Solution

The correct option is B

Alkaline earth metals


The explanation for the correct option :

Option b)- Group II elements form oxides that are alkaline in nature and those metal oxides are found in the earth's crust. That is why they are called alkaline earth metals.

The explanation for incorrect options :

Option a)- Group 1 elements are called alkali metals.

Option c)- Group 17 elements are called Halogens.

Option d)- Group 18 elements are called Noble gases.


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