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Group 16 elements are commonly known by which family name?
ANoble gases
BHalogens
CPnictogens
DChalcogens
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Chalcogens
The oxygen family of group 16 is called the chalcogens, while group 17 is the halogens.
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