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Question

Which is the most non – metallic element among the following?

A

$1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{1}$

B

$1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{5}$

C

$1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}$

D

$1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{3}$

Answer

$1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{5}$

Explanation

Solution

: It contains maximum number of electrons in the outermost shell. An element with more than 3 electrons in outermost shell is non – metallic.