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Formation of Ions in Metals

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Which of the following attains the stable electronic configuration as argon?

A

Chloride

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Potassium

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Carbon

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All of above

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Solution

The correct option is B Chloride
Chlorine with atomic number 17 accepts one electron in its outermost M shell to increase the number of electrons in its valance shell to eight. Thus, it attains the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas argon.

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