JEE Main Chemistry question

The basis of keeping the elements in the groups of The Periodic Table is

(A)Ionisation potential
(B)Electronegativity
(C)Electron affinity
(D)Number of valence electronsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Elements are grouped together because they share the same number of valence electrons, which gives them similar chemical bonding behaviour and reactivity patterns. Ionisation potential,

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