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Reactivity Trends (Group 2)

An atom of an...

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An atom of an element has electronic configuration of 2, 8, 1. Which of the following statements is correct?

A

The elements valency is 7

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The element exist as a diatomic molecule

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The element is non-metallic in nature

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D

The element forms a basic Oxide

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Solution

The correct option is D
The element forms a basic Oxide

The element with configuration 2, 8, 1 is Na or sodium. Sodium being a metal forms basic oxides.

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