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