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

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of the halogens

• A) ns²np⁶
• B) ns²np⁵
• C) ns²np⁶(n -1)d⁷
• D) ns¹
• E) ns²np⁷

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