JEE Main 2015 · 10 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q41

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 41 of 90

In the long form of the periodic table, the valence shell electronic configuration of $5s^25p^4$ corresponds to the element present in :

Group 16 and period 6

Group 17 and period 5

Group 16 and period 5

Group 17 and period 6

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

$5s^25p^4$ : period 5, six valence electrons in s and p, so group 16 (tellurium).

JEE Main 2015 · 10 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 41