Atomic Structure Result Question 35
35. The outermost electronic configuration of the most electronegative element is
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(a) $n s^2 n p^3$
(b) $n s^2 n p^4$
(c) $n s^2 n p^5$
(d) $n s^2 n p^6$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 35. ( c )
Solution:
- Fluorine, a halogen, is the most electronegative atom, has the electronic configuration $2 s^2 2 p^5$ (valence shell).