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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

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Which of the following group elements are called chalcogens?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Group-16.

 

The chalcogens are the elements found in Group 16 of the periodic table. This group includes the following elements:

  1. Oxygen (O)
  2. Sulfur (S)
  3. Selenium (Se)
  4. Tellurium (Te)
  5. Polonium (Po)
  6. Livermorium (Lv)

These elements are collectively known as chalcogens.