________ element has one electron in the outermost shell and attains duplet configuration after accepting one more electron and attains stability.
A
Helium
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B
Hydrogen
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C
Lithium
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D
Carbon
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Solution
The correct option is B Hydrogen Hydrogen has 1e− in outermost shell, in order to achieve stability either e− to be removed or added. When added it acquires a stable configuration forming duplet.