An element having the atomic number 17 will resemble which of the following elements having atomic number as given below?

  • A 33
  • B 35
  • C 18
  • D 19
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The correct answer is B. 35

The Group 7 elements are called the halogens. They are placed in the vertical column, second from the right, in the periodic table . 

Chlorine (17), bromine(35) and iodine(53) are the first three of the Group 7 elements.

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