A Mars Rover discovered an element X. On analysis using Bohr’s atomic model, it was found that K and L shells of the given element were completely filled, whereas eight more electrons were required to fill M shell. Calculate the atomic number of element ‘X’.

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Solution

The correct option is C 20

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