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How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of an oxygen atom?

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2

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6

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8

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Solution

The correct option is C 6
Atomic number of oxygen is 8. Its electronic configuration is 2,6.
From electronic configuration we can see that oxygen have 6 electrons in its outermost shell.

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