Multiple choice

The electronic structure of an element A is 1s2; element B is 1s2 2s2 2p2; element C is 1s2 2s2 2p5; element D is 1s2 2s2 2p6. Here, the tendency to form an electrovalent bond is large in

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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C Correct answer
Explanation

As this element contains 7 electrons in the outermost shell, so it can accept one electron to form an electrovalent compound.

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