Which of the following is a non-metal that belongs to group IV-A in the modern periodic table?
A
Carbon
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B
Hydrogen
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C
Aluminium
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D
Chlorine
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Solution
The correct option is A Carbon The elements of group fourteenth or IV-A have four electrons in the valence shell (outermost shell). Amongst the given options, carbon is the non-metal which belongs to fourteenth group.