Zero group elements are known as____________.

alkali metals

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alkaline earth metals

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transition metals

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inert gases

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Solution

The correct option is D inert gases
The elements of group $0$ have stable complete octate configuration. As a result, they do not react with other elements easily, i.e., they have inert behavior. Hence they are also called inert gases.

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