Statement (A) : VA group elements are called as Nitrogen family or Pnictogens
Statement (B) : VIIA group elements are called as Halogens
Statement (C) : Both Lanthanoids and Actinoids belong to d – block.

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All the above statements are correct

All the above statements are incorrect

A and B are correct but c is incorrect.

A and B are incorrect but c is correct.

answer is C.

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In the periodic table, VA group elements are called as Nitrogen family or Pnictogens. VIIA group elements are called as Halogens. In Latin language the word halo means salt and gen means to produce. These elements can produce salt. Ex: NaCl. NaI.Lanthanide and Actinide series elements belong to f-block.

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