Atomic Structure - Result Question 59

####35. The outermost electronic configuration of the most electronegative element is

(a) $n s^{2} n p^{3}$

(b) $n s^{2} n p^{4}$

(c) $n s^{2} n p^{5}$

(d) $n s^{2} n p^{6}$

$(1988,90,1 M)$

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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).


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