An Element E Has the Electron Configuration [Ar]3d¹⁰4s²4p³

question 46

Multiple Choice

An element E has the electron configuration [Ar]3d¹⁰4s²4p³. What is the formula for the fluoride of E most likely to be?

• A) EF₆
• B) EF₈
• C) EF₃
• D) EF
• E) EF₂

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