Which is the most non-metallic element among the following?

1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{1}

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1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{5}

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1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2}

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1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{5}$
The element with electronic configuration $1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{5}$ is most non-metallic. It readily accepts one electron to complete its octet to attian stable noble gas electronic configuration.

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A = 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{1}

B = 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{5}

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