NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Which two groups of non-metals precede the noble gas family?
Options
- AGroup 1 and Group 2
- BGroup 16 and Group 17
- CGroup 13 and Group 14
- DGroup 18 and Group 19
Correct answer
B. Group 16 and Group 17
Step-by-step solution
Preceding the noble gas family are two chemically important groups of non-metals, which are the chalcogens (Group 16) and the halogens (Group 17).