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Multiple choice

How many electrons are needed by phosphorus to attain the configuration of the nearest noble gas?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 4

  4. 3

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Phosphorus has the electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3. It needs three electrons to attain stable noble gas configuration of argon.

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