Question
Question: The halogens are :...
The halogens are :
A
Transition elements
B
Inner-transition elements
C
Noble elements
D
Representative elements
Answer
Representative elements
Explanation
Solution
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.