The electronic configuration of chalcogens is

The electronic configuration of chalcogens is

Options

(a) ns²np²
(b) ns²np³
(c) ns²np⁴
(d) ns²np¹

Correct Answer:

ns²np⁴

Explanation:

The elements of group VI A of the periodic table are called chalcogens . e.g. oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium. The general electronic configuration of these elements is ns² np⁴.

admin:

Related Questions

  1. The s-block element used as a catalyst in the manufacture of Buna-S rubber is
  2. Dialysis can separate
  3. In tetragonal crystal system, which of following is not true
  4. In the laboratory, manganese(II) salt is oxidised to permanganate ion in aqueous
  5. In Lassaigne’s test red colour precipitate is obtained which is due to formation