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The number of electrons in different shells of chlorine(Atomic no. - 17) are :

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2,7,8
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1,7,10
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2,8,7
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2,9,6
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Solution

The correct option is C 2,8,7

Atomic number of chlorine is 17. Number of protons=number of electrons = 17

First shell can accommodate 2 electrons so K=2.

Second shell can accommodate maximum of 8 electrons so L=8

Third shell can accommodate 7 electrons. Therefore configuration is 2,8,7


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