Which one of the following electronic configurations corresponds to the most electropositive character?

[H e] 2 s^{1}

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[N e] 3 s^{1}

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[A r] 4 s^{1}

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[X e] 6 s^{1}

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Solution

The correct option is C $[X e] 6 s^{1}$
Electropositive Character increases down a group.

Electropositive character increases down a group due to decrease in the effective nuclear charge.

“Effective nuclear charge is the reduced nuclear charge experienced by the outer electron due to shielding effect of inner electrons

Option D is correct.

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