SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q66

In which element group of the periodic table are fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine included?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Halogen.

Fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), and iodine (I) are all included in the halogen group (Group 17) of the periodic table. Halogens are highly reactive nonmetallic elements that share similar properties.