The element with Z = 120 (not yet discovered) will be a/an

The element with Z=120 (not yet discovered) will be a/an
  1. transition metal.
  2. alkaline earth metal.
  3. alkali metal.
  4. inner-transition metal.

Solution

Og1188s2 is the configuration for Z=120.

Since the differentiating electron is entering in the s-orbital, the element will belong to the s-block and the outermost s-orbital is having two electrons. Hence, It will belong to the alkaline earth metal group.

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)

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