Consider the following elements and their electronic configurations

W: 1s22s2

X: 1s 22s22p6

Y: 1s22s22p63s2

Z: 1s22s22p63s23p2. Which of the elements belong to the same group in the periodic table?

  • A W and X only
  • B Y and Z only
  • C W and Y only
  • D W, Y and Z only

The correct answer is C. W and Y only

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