The General Electron Configuration for Atoms of the Halogen Group

question 53

Multiple Choice

The general electron configuration for atoms of the halogen group is

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

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