The electronic configuration of elements A, B, C, D and E are :
A (2, 8, 7) B (2, 8, 1) C (2) D (2, 6) E(2, 8)
Which of the above element/s are inert?

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C & E

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Solution

The correct option is D C & E
Element C has only one shell with 2 electrons in it, and E has complete octet . That means the outermost shell is complete hence the element is stable and inert.

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The electronic configuration of elements A, B, C, D and E are :A (2, 8, 7) B (2, 8, 1) C (2) D (2, 6) E(2, 8)Which of the above element/s are inert?

The correct option is D C & EElement C has only one shell with 2 electrons in it, and E has complete octet . That means the outermost shell is complete hence the element is stable and inert.

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A (2, 8, 7) B (2, 8, 1) C (2) D (2, 6) E(2, 8)
Which of the above element/s are inert?

The correct option is D C & E
Element C has only one shell with 2 electrons in it, and E has complete octet . That means the outermost shell is complete hence the element is stable and inert.