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STANDARD Chemistry Electronic Configuration MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The electronic configuration of four elements are given below. Which element does not belong to the same family as others?

A

[Xe]4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6s²

B

[Kr]4d¹⁰5s²

C

[Ne]3s²3p⁵

D

[Ar]3d¹⁰4s²

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Elements (a), (b) and (d) belong to the same group since each one of them has two electrons in the s-sub shell. In contrast, element (c) has seven electrons in the valence shell and hence does not lie in the same group.

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