If the valency shell electronic structure for an element is $n s^{2} n p^{5}$ , this element will belong 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 C halogens
The valence shell or orbital electronic configuration of halogens(17th group elements) is $n s^{2} n p^{5}$ .

Hence, the correct option is $D$

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If the valence shell electronic structure for an element is $n s^{2} n p^{5}$ , this element will belong to the group of

n s^{2} n p^{5}

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