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Question

The outermost electronic configuration of the most electronegative element is

A

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

B

$ns^{2}np^{4}$

C

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

D

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

Answer

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

Explanation

Solution

Halogens are most electronegative.