Question
Chemistry Question on trends in periodic table
Unlike the elements of Group 1 and Group 2,the elements of Group 14 donot show close resemblance in their properties because
A
They have different valence shell configurations
B
The penultimate shell of Group 12 elements have different configurations
C
All the elements of Group 14 contain d-electrons.
D
None of the above
Answer
The penultimate shell of Group 12 elements have different configurations
Explanation
Solution
Answer (b) The penultimate shell of Group 12 elements have different configurations