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Which electronic configuration belongs to an element of group 16?

A

`[He] 2s^(2)2p^(2)`

B

`[Ne]^(2) 3s^(2) 3p^(4)`

C

`[Ar] 3d^(5) 4s^(1)`

D

`[Ar] 3d^(10) 4s^(2) 4p^(6)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Group 16th element have `ns^(2) np^(4)` configuration of outermost shell (valence-shell).
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