The elements present in the 17th group of the modern periodic table are known as _____.

alkaline earth metals

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alkali metals

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halogens

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noble gases

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Solution

The correct option is C halogens
The elements present in the 17th group of the modern periodic table are fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I) etc. They are also known as halogens.

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