Which group contains elements that have the following characteristics:

1) At least one is a metalloid.
2) At least one forms an ion with a charge of -2.
3) At least one is a gas.
4) At least one is a halogen.

B. Chlorine, Sulfur and Silicon

Explanation:

Chlorine is a halogen and gas. Sulfur forms an ion with a -2 charge in ionic bonds. Silicon is a well-known metalloid.

c is having 4 valence electrons and is bonded to three hydrogens and one sulphur atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to four. as all the valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, there is no lone pair left on carbon.

s is having 6 valence electrons and is bonded to one other sulfur atom and one carbon atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to 2. as only two valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, four electrons are left. therefore, two lone pairs are present on s.