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The valence shell electronic structure of an element is `ns^2 np^2`. The element will belong to the group of

A

alkali metals

B

inert metals

C

noble gas

D

halogens

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D
`ns^(2)np^(5)` electronic configuration implies that the element belongs to halogens (group 17)
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