Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Element "E" belongs to the period 4 and group 16 of the periodic table. The valence shell electron configuration of the element, which is just above "E" in the group is

  1. A 3s<sup>2</sup>, 3p<sup>4</sup> Correct answer
  2. B 3d<sup>10</sup>, 4s<sup>2</sup>, 4p<sup>4</sup>
  3. C 4d<sup>10</sup>, 5s<sup>2</sup>, 5p<sup>4</sup>
  4. D 2s<sup>2</sup>, 2p<sup>4</sup>

Solution

Element E is Selenium (Se)<br/><br/> Electronic configuration of E is [Ar] 3d<sup>10</sup> 4s<sup>2</sup> 4p<sup>4</sup><br/><br/> The element which is just above ‘E’ in periodic table is sulphur, its electronic configuration is [Ne] 3s<sup>2</sup> 3p<sup>4</sup>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Periodic Table and Periodicity · Topic: Periodic Trends

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