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Standard IX
Chemistry
Distribution of Electrons in Different Orbits
Electronic co...
Question
Electronic configuration of argon is:
A
2, 8, 1
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B
2, 8, 8
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C
2, 8, 2
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D
2, 8
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Solution
The correct option is
B
2, 8, 8
The atomic number of argon is 18.
Number of electrons in K-shell is 2
Number of electrons in L-shell is 8
Number of electrons in M-shell is 8
So, the electronic configuration of argon is 2,8,8.
Therefore, the correct option is c.
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