Question
Identify the group of periodic table that contains element Astatine.
MHT CET
Chemistry
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
2026
MHT CET 2026 (15 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. 17
- B. 16
- C. 18
- D. 1
Answer
A. 17
Step-by-step solution
Astatine (At) is a chemical element with atomic number 85. It belongs to the halogen family, which includes Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), Astatine (At), and Tennessine (Ts). The halogen family is located in Group 17 of the modern periodic table. Answer: 17
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