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Question
The correct electronic configuration of a chloride ion is :
Options
2, 8
2, 8, 4
2, 8, 8
2, 8, 7
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Solution
2, 8, 8
Chloride ion, Cl– has 18 electrons; so, its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 8.
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