Question
Which of the following elements belongs to group 2 and sixth period of periodic table?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
2026
MHT CET 2026 (17 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Rubidium
- B. Strontium
- C. Caesium
- D. Barium
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
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