Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which group is on the second column from the right in the periodic table and contains fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), astatine (At) and tennessine (Ts)?

Options:

Group 16

Group 15

Group 13

Group 17

Correct Answer:

Group 17

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. Group 17.

The group on the second column from the right in the periodic table that contains fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), astatine (At), and tennessine (Ts) is Group 17.

This group is commonly referred to as the "halogens" group. Halogens are highly reactive nonmetal elements, and they occupy Group 17 of the periodic table. They include fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), astatine (At), and tennessine (Ts).