Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryElements of Groups 16, 17 and 182 Marks
Question
How does the general electronic configuration of groups 16, 17 and 18 vary?
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Answer
The general electronic configuration of group 16 elements is $n s^2 n p^4$, group 17 is $n s^2 n p^5$ and group 18 is $n s^2 n p^6$. Group 16 has two electrons less than the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas. while group 17 has one electron less than the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas.
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