In which of the following pairs are elements belonging to the same group ?
Correct answer: B. Nitrogen & Phosphorous
- A. Boron & Beryllium
- B. Nitrogen & Phosphorous
- C. Magnesium & Aluminium
- D. Gallium & Helium
Explanation
Nitrogen and phosphorus are both in Group 15, with five valence electrons and similar chemical behaviour. The likely mistake is choosing a because boron and beryllium are both in the second period, but belonging to the same period does not mean belonging to the same group.
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