The electronic configuration of chloride ion is __________.

2, 8, 7

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2, 8, 6

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2, 8, 8

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2, 8

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Solution

The correct option is B 2, 8, 8
Element chlorine has atomic number 17 and its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 7. On gaining one electron it forms chloride ion whose electronic configuration is 2, 8, 8.

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