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Element “E” belongs to the period 4 and group 16 of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above “E” in the group is

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  • 3s2, 3p4
  • 3d10, 4s2, 4p4
  • 4d10, 5s2, 5p4
  • 2s2, 2p4
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is (A) : 3s2, 3p4
Element E is Selenium
The element which is just above ‘E’ in periodic table is sulphur, its electronic configuration is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p4.
\(E⇒[Ar]^3d^10^4s^24p^4\)
Element above \(E⇒[Ne]3s^23p^4\)

 

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