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CHM 102 P block elements Objective Question
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What is the characteristic electronic configuration for elements in Group 14?
Options
A ns²np¹
B ns²np²
Correct Answer
C ns²np³
D ns²np⁴
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While slide 3 gives the general P-block configuration as ns²npm, slide 9 shows specific examples for Group 14 elements: Carbon has 2s²2p², Silicon has 3s²3p², etc. Therefore, the characteristic configuration is ns²np².

Hint

Look at the specific electronic configurations provided for Group 14 elements in the table.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: P block elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1891 of 1999
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