State whether the following statements are true or false.
Among all the groups, the maximum number of elements is found in the IIIB group.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The IIIB group of the periodic table, La and Ac are present.
These elements represent the lanthanides and actinides series.
Each comprising of 14 elements and is kept separately below the main body of the periodic table.
Hence, group IIIB contains the maximum number of electrons.

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State whether the following statements are true or false. Among all the groups, the maximum number of elements is found in the IIIB group.

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Among all the groups, the maximum number of elements is found in the IIIB group.