Question

The electronic configuration of halogen is :

• A. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^6$
• B. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^3$
• C. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^5$
• D. $n{s}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $n{s}^{2}n{p}^5$

Halogen belongs to chlorine family.

So electronic configuration of halogen is $n{s}^{2}n{p}^5$