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________ element has one electron in the outermost shell and attains duplet configuration after accepting one more electron and attains stability.

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Helium
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Hydrogen
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Lithium
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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.

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