JEE Main 2022 — Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 2)
Question
Which of the following is a metalloid?
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
The six commonly recognised metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium.
Hence. tellurium is a metalloid.
All other options are metals.
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