The difference in the number of valence electrons of 'zero' (18) group element and IIA (2) group element is equal to the number of valence electrons of_______.

group VIA (16)

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group IIIA (13)

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group VA (15)

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group IVA (14)

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Solution

The correct option is D group VIA (16)
Group $0$ has $8$ valence electrons. Group IIA has $2$ valence electrons. Thus difference is of $6$ electrons. The group $16$ (IVA) has $6$ valence electrons. Thus answer is option A.

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