MHT CET202617 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Which of the following elements belongs to group 2 and sixth period of periodic table?
Options
- ARubidium
- BStrontium
- CCaesium
- DBarium
Correct answer
D. Barium
Step-by-step solution
Group 2 elements are alkaline earth metals: Beryllium (Be), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Strontium (Sr), Barium (Ba), and Radium (Ra). The periods corresponding to these elements are: Period 2: Beryllium Period 3: Magnesium Period 4: Calcium Period 5: Strontium Period 6: Barium Period 7: Radium Therefore, the element belonging to group 2 and the sixth period is Barium. Answer: Barium