To which group and period does the element belong if the electronic configuration of an element in its $-2$ oxidation state is $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6$?

  • A
    period $3$,group $16$
  • B
    period $3$,group $17$
  • C
    period $4$,group $16$
  • D
    period $4$,group $17$

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