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Electronic Configuration of Halogens

XeF 4 is form...

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$X e F_{4}$ is formed by Xe in its

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first excited state

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second excited state

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third excited state

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fourth excited state

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Solution

The correct option is B
second excited state

In order to get 4 unpaired electrons, two electrons get excited. Second excited state configuration is $5 s^{2} 5 p^{4} 5 d^{2}$

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