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The number of elements present in the fourth period is
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2013
Options:
  • A $32$
  • B $8$
  • C $18$
  • D $2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $18$
For 4th period, $n=4$.
Orbitals being filled $=4 s, 3 d, 4 p$
Number of elements in the period $=2,10,6=18$

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