Element “E” belongs to the period 4 and group 16of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above “E” in the group is
Element “E” belongs to the period 4 and group 16of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above “E” in the group is
Option 1 - <p>3s<sup>2</sup>, 3p<sup>4</sup></p>
Option 2 - <p>3d<sup>10</sup>, 4s<sup>2</sup>, 4p<sup>4</sup></p>
Option 3 - <p>4d<sup>10</sup> 5s<sup>2</sup>, 5p<sup>4</sup></p>
Option 4 - <p>2s<sup>2</sup>, 2p<sup>4</sup></p>
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General valence shell electronic configuration of group 16 elements is ns2np4.
For 3rd period element which is above element “E” is 3s23p4
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