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Which electronic configuration corresponds to an element of group-IIIA of the periodic table:

Correct answer: A. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p1

  • A. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p1
  • B. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s2
  • C. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6
  • D. 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p3

Explanation

As group 3A elements has 3 electrons in valence shell so its outer shell electronic configuration will be ns²np¹

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