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The electronic configuration of halogen is

A

`ns^(2)`

B

`ns^(2)np^(3)`

C

`ns^(2)np^(5)`

D

`ns^(2)np^(4)`

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C
The elements of group 17 are called the halogens. The general electronic configuration of halogens is `ns^(2)np^(5)`.
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    A
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    B
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    A
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    B
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