Home Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Physical and Chemical Properties of Group 17th Elements The halogens are :
Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Physical and Chemical Properties of Group 17th Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The halogens are :

A
Transition elements
B
Inner-transition elements
C
Noble elements
D
Representative elements

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D

s-block & p-block elements collectively comprise the representative elements. The valence shell electronic configuration of halogen is ns2 np5 and the last electron enters in p-subshell. Thus, halogens belongs to p-block elements.

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