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Option: 1

Group 13-18 belong to p-block elements


Option: 2

Group 8-14 belong to p-block elements


Option: 3

Group 1-2 belong to p-block elements


Option: 4

Group 3-8 belong to p-block elements


Answers (1)

Classification of Elements : p-block -

  • The elements whose last electron enters into any p-orbital are known as p-block elements. 

  • The general outer electronic configuration for these elements is ns2np1-6.

  • Group 13 of III A have one electron in p-orbital whereas group 18 or VIII A (inert gas) have 6 electrons in their outer p-orbitals. The outer p-orbitals in an inert gas are fully-filled with electrons. 

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In long form of periodic table, group 1-2 belong to s-block elements, group 13-18 belong to p-block elements and group 3-12 belong to d-block elements.

Therefore, Option(1) is correct

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