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Group 17 elements are called:

AHalogens
BChalcogens
CAlkali metals
DNoble gases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Halogens
**Group 17:** F, Cl, Br, I, At — halogens (Greek 'salt-formers'). Diatomic molecules. Highly reactive nonmetals. Form -1 ions easily.
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