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All of the following elements have the valence electron(s) in their M shell, except

A
Aluminium
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B
Sodium
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C
Potassium
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D
Magnesium
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Solution

The correct option is C Potassium

Element with symbol

Atomic number

Electronic configuration

K

L

M

N

Aluminium (Al)

13

2

8

3

Sodium (Na)

11

2

8

1

Potassium (K)

19

2

8

8

1

Magnesium (Mg)

12

2

8

2


Potassium (K) has its valence electron in the N shell.
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

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