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Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes the general electronic configuration for atoms of P-block elements?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
According to the document on page 3, 'The general electronic configuration for atoms of elements in this block is ns²npᵐ', where m typically ranges from 1 to 6 for P-block elements.
Hint
Recall the filling of valence orbitals for P-block elements.