Sulphur-16 gets its stabilization by gaining 2 electron to become equal to:
Correct answer: B. Argon
- A. Neon
- B. Argon
- C. Helium
- D. Krypton
Explanation
Option B is correct since sulfur-16 after gaining two electrons possesses 18 electrons and attains the stable electronic configuration of argon that also contains 18 electrons. Stability is gained by attaining the stable electronic configuration of a noble gas.Option A is incorrect since neon has 10 electrons whereas sulfur ion has 18.Option C is incorrect since helium has two electrons and sulfur ion has 18.Option D is incorrect since krypton has 36 electrons whereas, sulfur ion will have 18 electrons.
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