(A) Inert gas elements beongs to zero group. Their valence shell electronic configuration is 1s2 to ns2np6.
(B) Main group elements belongs to s and p block. Their valence shell electronic configuration is ns1 to ns2np5.
(C) Transition elements belongs to d block. Their valence shell electronic configuration is (n−1)d1−9ns2.
(D) Inner transition elements belongs to f block. Their valence shell electronic configuration is (n−2)f1−14(n−1)s2p6d10ns2.