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Question

Which one of the following represents the electronic configuration of the most electropositive element

A

$\lbrack He\rbrack 2s^{1}$

B

$\lbrack Xe\rbrack 6s^{1}$

C

$\lbrack He\rbrack 2s^{2}$

D

$\lbrack Xe\rbrack 6s^{2}$

Answer

$\lbrack Xe\rbrack 6s^{1}$

Explanation

Solution

Electropositive nature increases down the group and decreases across the period.