Halogens belong to which group?
AGroup 1
BGroup 16
CGroup 17
DGroup 18
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Group 1
1. Halogens have seven valence electrons.
2. They sit in Group 17 of the periodic table.
3. They are highly reactive non-metals.
4. They include F, Cl, Br, I and At.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 9, Ch 5 'The Periodic Table'_
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