If the valence shell electronic configuration for an element is $n s^{2} n p^{5}$ , this element belongs to the group of:

alkali metals

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inert metals

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noble gases

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halogens

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Solution

The correct option is D halogens
The electronic configuration $n s^{2}, n p^{5}$ shows that the elements has $7$ electrons in its valence shell and it is a halogen.

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