Consider the General Valence Electron Configuration of Ns²np⁵ and the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

Consider the general valence electron configuration of ns²np⁵ and the following statements: (i) Elements with this electron configuration are expected to form -1 anions.
(ii) Elements with this electron configuration are expected to have large
Positive electron affinities.
(iii) Elements with this electron configuration are nonmetals.
(iv) Elements with this electron configuration form acidic oxides.
Which statements are true?

• A)(i)and (ii)
• B)(i), (ii), and (iii)
• C)(ii)and (iii)
• D)(i), (iii,)and (iv)
• E)All statements are true.

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