Q129 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (22 April Shift 2) · Chemistry
Identify the metalloid element from the following.
- A$\text{O}$
- B$\text{S}$
- Correct answerC$\text{Te}$
- D$\text{Cl}$
Solution
Metalloids are elements that have properties intermediate between those of metals and non-metals.
The common metalloids are Boron ($\text{B}$), Silicon ($\text{Si}$), Germanium ($\text{Ge}$), Arsenic ($\text{As}$), Antimony ($\text{Sb}$), Tellurium ($\text{Te}$), and Polonium ($\text{Po}$).
Among the given options, Oxygen ($\text{O}$), Sulfur ($\text{S}$), and Chlorine ($\text{Cl}$) are non-metals.
Tellurium ($\text{Te}$) is a metalloid.
Answer: $\text{Te}$
The common metalloids are Boron ($\text{B}$), Silicon ($\text{Si}$), Germanium ($\text{Ge}$), Arsenic ($\text{As}$), Antimony ($\text{Sb}$), Tellurium ($\text{Te}$), and Polonium ($\text{Po}$).
Among the given options, Oxygen ($\text{O}$), Sulfur ($\text{S}$), and Chlorine ($\text{Cl}$) are non-metals.
Tellurium ($\text{Te}$) is a metalloid.
Answer: $\text{Te}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.