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The electronic configuration of the outermost shell of the most electronegative element is

A

`2s^(2)2p^(5)`

B

`3s^(2)3p^(5)`

C

`4s^(2)4p^(5)`

D

`5s^(2)5p^(5)`

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The most electronegative element is F having the outermost electronic configuration `2s^(2)sp^(5)`.
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