Halogens belongs to _________ of the modern periodic table.
A
s-block
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B
p-block
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C
d-block
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D
f-block
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Solution
The correct option is B p-block The p block comprises the last six groups from 13-18 non metals and metalloids. Halogens belong to group 17 so they are p block elements.