Manipal MET2012ChemistryStructure of Atom
Which of the following species have the same number of electrons in its outermost as well as penultimate shell?
Options
- ACl ⁻
- BO ²⁻
- CNa ⁺
- DMg ²⁺
Correct answer
A. Cl ⁻
Step-by-step solution
aligned Cl ⁻ & =2,8,8 O ²⁻ & =2,8 Na ⁺ & =2,8 Mg ²⁺ & =2,8 aligned Cl ⁻ contains same number of electrons in outermost and penultimate shells.