The elements present in the $17^{t h}$ group of the modern periodic table are also known as ____.

Chalcogens

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Alkali metals

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Halogens

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Pnicogens

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The correct option is C Halogens
The elements present in the $17^{t h}$ group of the modern periodic table are fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br) and iodine (I). They are also called as halogens.

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