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The general electronic configuration of the outermost orbit in halogen is

A

`s^2p^6`

B

`s^2p^5`

C

`s^2p^4`

D

`s^2p^3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Halogens have seven electrons in their valence shell so these have valence shell electronic configuration of `ns^2 np^5`
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