The element with atomic number 16 belongs to which of the following blocks?

f block

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s block

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p block

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d block

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Solution

The correct option is C
p block

The element number 16 is non-metal and hence belongs to p block.

For any electron distribution, group I & II belongs to s block, all non-metals belong to p block, all transition elements belong to d block and the actinide & lanthanide series belongs to f block.

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