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Which one of the following outer electronic configuration represents elements of group 16?

A

`ns^2 np^2`

B

` ns^2 np^3`

C

` ns^2 np^4`

D

` ns^2 np^5`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Reason : group 16 elements contain six electrons in the valence shell 2 in s and 4 in p orbital.
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Knowledge Check

  • General electronic configuration of elements of group 16 is :

    A
    `ns^(2) np^(6)`
    B
    `ns^(2) np^(4)`
    C
    `ns^(2) np^(5)`
    D
    `ns^(2) np^(2)`

  • General electronic configuration of element of Group 16 is :

    A
    `ns^2np^6`
    B
    `ns^2np^4`
    C
    `ns^2np^5`
    D
    `ns^2np^2`

  • Which one of the following is a correct electronic configuration of sodium ?

    A
    2, 8
    B
    8, 2, 1
    C
    2, 1, 8
    D
    2, 8, 1

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