Which of the following elements has the maximum number of outermost electrons?

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Solution

The correct option is C P
Sodium has $1$ electron, magnesium has $2$ electrons, silicon has $4$ electrons, and phosphorous has $5$ electrons in its outermost shell. Therefore, phosphorous has the maximum number of electrons in its outermost shell.

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