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Q.Group-16 elements are called

(a) halogens
(b) noble gases
(c) chalcogens
(d) alkali metals.
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Group-16 elements (O, S, Se, Te, Po) are called chalcogens — option (c).

The name "chalcogen" comes from the Greek khalkos (ore/copper) + genes (born), reflecting the fact that most metal ores are found combined with oxygen or sulphur (oxides and sulphides). Halogens are Group 17 (F, …

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