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Published on: August 14, 2026
. From the above equation, deduce the position of polonium in the periodic table (lead belongs to group IV A)
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
An element formed by losing one α α -particle occupies two position left to parent element, Pb in IVA, thus Po should be in VIA.
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