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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Identify the elements \(x\) and \(z\) in the following representation. \((\mathrm{Sb}=\) antimony \()\)

  1. A \(\mathrm{Ge}, \mathrm{Po}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Sn}, \mathrm{Ga}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Ga}, \mathrm{Bi}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Si}, \mathrm{Te}\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{Ge}, \mathrm{Po}\)

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Sb (Antimony) is a metalloid placed on zig-zag line separating metals and non-metals in the modern periodic table. It is the fourth member of group 15. Therefore, \(x\) will be the third member of group 14 that is Ge (Germanium). Similarly, \(y\) will be the fifth member of…