AP EAMCET2001ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
The element with atomic number 12 belongs to ......... group and ......... period
Options
- ALA, third
- BIII A, third
- CII A, third
- DII A, second
Correct answer
C. II A, third
Step-by-step solution
Electronic configuration of Z=12 is 1 s^2, 2 s^2, 2 p^4, 3 s^2 Number of electrons in least orbit =2 i.e., group = II A Valence shell is 3 rd shell, so period =3 period