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:

  1. Fluorine, a halogen, is the most electronegative atom, has the electronic configuration $2 s^2 2 p^5$ (valence shell).