The general electronic configuration of halogens is?

ns²np⁶

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ns²np³

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ns²np⁵

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Solution

The correct option is B
ns²np⁵

Halogens have 7 electrons in their valence shell

So the general formula would be $(n s^{2} n p^{5})$

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