What Is the General Valence Electronic Configuration (Where N =

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the general valence electronic configuration (where n = principal quantum number) that best describes the halogens as a group?

• A)ns^1np6
• B)ns^2np4
• C)ns^2np5
• D)ns^2np6
• E)ns^2np3

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