Question

The outer electronic configuration of group $VA$ elements is:

• A. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^2$
• B. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^3$
• C. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^4$
• D. $n{s}^{2}n{p}^5$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$n{s}^{2}n{p}^3$

Nitrogen family comes under Group V-A. Group V-A atoms have 5 electrons in their valence shell ($n^{th}$ shell).

Thus the outer electronic configuration for Group V-A is $n{s}^{2}n{p}^3$.

Hence, the correct option is B.