Which group of elements is characterized by an s^2p^3 configuration?

Group 5th A.

Explanation:

The elements of group 5th A shows the electronic configuration of s² p³.

This group consist of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth.

Electronic configuration of nitrogen:

N₇ = [He] 2s² 2p³

Electronic configuration of phosphorus

P₁₅ = [Ne] 3s² 3p³

Electronic configuration of arsenic

As₃₃ = [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p³

Electronic configuration of antimony

Sb₅₁ = [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p³

Electronic configuration of bismuth

Bi₈₃ = [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p³