Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sixth

Electronic configuration for element with atomic number 16 is $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^4$. It belongs to p-block with $s^2{p}^4$ configuration. so it is placed in ${16}^{th}$ group or $VIA$.