Which of the groups of `p`-block contains the maximum number of metals?

Options

A. `17`
B. `16`
C. `13`
D. `14`

Answer

C

Explanation

In group `13,B`is a metalloid while the rest are metals. In group `14, C` is a nonmetal, `Si` and `Ge` are metalloids while `Sn` and `Pb` are metals. In group `15,N` and `P` nonmetals, `As` and `Sb` are metalloids while `Bi` is a metal. In group `16, O, S, Se` are nonmetals while `Te` and `Po` are metalloids. in group `17`, all the elements are nonmetals.