Q6 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (15 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which group element from following achieves noble gas configuration after gaining two electrons?

  • A
    Group-14
  • B
    Group-15
  • Correct answer
    C
    Group-16
  • D
    Group-13

Solution

The elements of group 16 (such as $\mathrm{O}, \mathrm{S}$, etc) have 2 less than the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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