The element `Z=114` has been discovered recently. It will belong to which of the family`//`group and electronic configuration ?

Options

A. Halogen family, `[Rn]5f^14 6d^10 7s^2 7p^5`
B. Carbon family, `[Rn]5f^14 6d^10 7s^2 7p^2`
C. Oxygen family, `[Rn]5f^14 6d^10 7s^2 7p^4`
D. Nitrogen family, `[Rn] 5f^14 6d^10 7s^2 7p^6`

Answer

D

Explanation

The element `Z = 114` belongs to carbon family and its general electronic configuration is, `[Rn]5f^14 6d^10 7s^2 p^2`.