When $KI$ is added to acidified solution of sodium nitrite NO gas is liberated and $I _{2}$ is set free. $2 I ^{-}+4 H ^{+}+2 NO _{2}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 NO + I _{2}+2 H _{2} O$
P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.