Which of the following is the number of electron present in `X^(2+)` on the basis of electronic configuration if the ion `X^(3-)` has `14` protons ?

Options

A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18

Explanation

To solve the problem, we need to determine the number of electrons present in the ion \( X^{2+} \) based on the information that the ion \( X^{3-} \) has 14 protons.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the number of protons in \( X^{3-} \)**:
- The question states that the ion \( X^{3-} \) has 14 protons. This means that the atomic number of element \( X \) is 14.

2. **Determine the number of electrons in the neutral atom \( X \)**:
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