What Is the General Electron Configuration for Atoms of the Halogen

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the general electron configuration for atoms of the halogen group?

• A) ns^2np6
• B) ns¹
• C) ns^2np7
• D) ns²(n -1)d⁷
• E) ns^2np5

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