Question

In the periodic table, the element with atomic number 16 will be placed in the group

• A. Third
• B. Fourth
• C. Fifth
• D. Sixth

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Sixth

The electron configuration of this element will be $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^4$ there are $6e^{-}$ in outer most shell,
Therefore its group is $V{I}^{th}A$.