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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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How does chlorine (electronic configuration 2,8,7) attain a stable noble gas configuration during ionic synthesis?
Options
A By gaining one electron to achieve an octet configuration of 2,8,8
Correct Answer
B By shedding its seven valence electrons to establish a 2,8 core
C By sharing two electron pairs datively with an adjacent chloride ion
D By hybridizing its valence shell into four equivalent sp3 hybrids
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chlorine has 7 valence electrons and requires 1 electron to achieve the stable electron structure of argon (2,8,8).

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Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1872 of 1872
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