The electronic configuration of halogen is

Options

A. `ns^(2)`
B. `ns^(2)np^(3)`
C. `ns^(2)np^(5)`
D. `ns^(2)np^(4)`

Answer

C

Explanation

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