An element `X` with `Z = 112` has been recently discovered. What is the electronic configuration of the element? To which group and period will it belong?

Explanation

To determine the electronic configuration of element `X` with atomic number `Z = 112`, and to identify its group and period, we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Identify the nearest noble gas
The atomic number of element `X` is 112. The nearest noble gas preceding it is Radon (Rn), which has an atomic number of 86.

### Step 2: Calculate the remaining electrons
After accounting for the electrons in Radon (86 electrons), we have:
\[ 112 - 86 = 26 \]
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