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Which is the electronic configuration of the outermost shell of group `16` elements ?

A

`ns^2 np^2`

B

`ns^2 np^3`

C

`ns^2 np^4`

D

`ns^2 np^5`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Group `16` elements has `6` valence electrons and has `ns^2 np^4` configuration.
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