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Some p-Block Elements: Group 17 MCQ

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Group 17EasyQuestion 37018

Question

Halogens have valence-shell configuration:

  1. A
    ns2^2np5^5
    Correct
  2. B
    ns2^2np6^6
  3. C
    ns2^2np3^3
  4. D
    ns1^1

Correct answer

ns2^2np5^5

Explanation

They need one electron to complete the octet.

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