The atomic number of chlorine is 17. Its electronic configuration is:
A
K, L, M 2, 10, 5
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B
K, L, M 2, 8, 7
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C
K, L, M 7, 8, 2
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D
K, L, M 5, 10, 2
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Solution
The correct option is B K, L, M 2, 8, 7 The atomic number of Chlorine(Cl) is 17 and the electronic configuration is; 2,8,7 with seven electrons in the valence shell.