Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Development of Periodic Table, Period, Group and Block Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is true about the element 33 As according to Modern periodic table :

A
It is a 5 th period element.
B
It is a p-block element.
C
It belongs to 16 th group.
D
It is one among typical elements.

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B

Electron configuration is [Ar] 18 3d 10 4s 2 4p 3 . As last electron enters in p-subshell it is p-block element and thus its group number is equal to 10 + 5 = 15. As principal quantum number of valence shell is 4, so it is 4 th period element.

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