Which of the Following Is an Isoelectronic Series

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an isoelectronic series?

• A) B^5- , Si^4- , As^3- , Te^2-
• B) S, Cl, Ar, K
• C) O^2- , P^- , Ne, Na⁺
• D) F^- , Cl^- , Br^- , I^-
• E) Si^2- , P^2- , S^2- , Cl^2-

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