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Which of the following properties does not match to the elements of halogen family?

A
They have seven electrons in their valence shells.
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They are diatomic in their molecular form.
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They are highly reactive chemically
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They are metallic in nature.
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Solution

The correct option is C They are metallic in nature.
Halogen family have valence shell configuration ns2p5
as they have incomplete octet so they are highly active and have tendency to accept one electron so they are non metals in nature.

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