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

$1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^1$

$1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^5$

$1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2$

$1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^3$

Answer

$1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^5$

Explanation

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

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