2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the group VII (7) elements?
(i) They are known as the halogens.
(ii) They all have the same melting point.
(iii) They have similar chemical properties.
(a) Statements (i) and (ii)
(b) Statement (i) only
(c) Statements (i) and (iii)
(d) Statements (ii) and (iii)



Answer :

Final answer:

Group VII elements (halogens) share the characteristic of having similar chemical properties.


Explanation:

The correct statement(s) about the group VII (7) elements, known as the halogens, are:

  1. They are known as the halogens
  2. They have similar chemical properties

Halogens such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine share common characteristics due to having seven valence electrons, making them reactive nonmetals.


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