The outermost electric configuration of the most electron of chlorine atom is

Options

A. `ns^(2)np^(3)`
B. `ns^(2)np^(4)`
C. `ns^(2)np^(5)`
D. `ns^(2)np^(6)`

Answer

C

Explanation

`ns^(2),np^(2)` is the electronic configuration of a halogen and halogens are most electronegative