Question
Question: The valence shell electronic structure of an element is **ns<sup>2</sup>np<sup>5</sup>.** The elemen...
The valence shell electronic structure of an element is ns2np5. The element will belong to the group of –
A
Alkali metals
B
Inert metals
C
Noble gases
D
Halogens
Answer
Halogens
Explanation
Solution
Halogen Family Ž ns2 np5