Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 83
Question: The outermost electronic configuration of the most electronegative element is [MP PET 1996; RPMT 1997; MP PET 2004]
Options:
A) $ ns^{2}np^{3} $
B) $ ns^{2}np^{4} $
C) $ ns^{2}np^{5} $
D) $ ns^{2}np^{6} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Halogens are most electronegative.