Which of the Following Is the General Electron Configuration for the Outermost

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of elements in the alkaline earth group

• A) ns¹
• B) ns²
• C) ns²np⁴
• D) ns²np⁵
• E) ns²np⁶(n -1)d⁶

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