9. The term ‘pnictogens’ refers to which group? a) Group 15 b) Group 14 c) Group 11 d) Group 13
Answer: a Explanation: The ‘pnictogens’ are the elements in group 15 of the periodic table. The word pnicogen means ‘to choke.’ Because all of the elements in this category choke in nature, including nitrogen’s choking property. Group 11 doesn’t have a name, however group 13 is known as the Boron group. The Carbon group is the 14th group.
