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Question

The electronic configuration of halogen is

A

$ns^{2}np^{6}$

B

$ns^{2}np^{3}$

C

$ns^{2}np^{5}$

D

$ns^{2}$

Answer

$ns^{2}np^{5}$

Explanation

Solution

Halogens has 7 electrons in his valance shell $(ns^{2}np^{5})$ .