Chemistry · Modern periodic law and present form of the periodic table

If the atomic number of an element is it will be placed in the periodic table in

If the atomic number of an element is \( 58, \) it will be placed in the periodic table in the:

  • A. III B gp and \( 6^{\text {th }} \) period
  • B. IV B gp and \( 6^{\text {th}} \) period
  • C. \( \mathrm{VB} \) gp and \( 7^{\operatorname{th}} \) period
  • D. None of the above

Step-by-step solution

Element with atomic number 58 is Cerium, a lanthanide. Lanthanides are placed in period 6 and belong to group 3 (III B) in the periodic table.
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