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To which group, an element with atomic number 88 will belong?

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Group 12
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Group 17
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Group 10
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Group 2
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Solution

The correct option is D Group 2
An element with atomic number 88 will belong to group 2.

The electronic configuration for Z=88 is [Rn]7s2

Hence the element is alkaline earth metal.

Note: Radon (Rn) is a noble gas with Z=86.

Hence, the correct option is D

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