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

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of the noble gases

• A) ns²np⁶
• B) ns²np⁵
• C) ns²np⁴
• D) ns²np³
• E) ns²

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