Question

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The ground state configuration of oxygen in OF2 ,is


1) 1s2 2s2 2p4

2) 1s2 2s2 2p6


3) 1s2 2s2 2p2


4) 1s2 2s2 2p3

THE Correct answer is option
(3)
explain plz .....................
why option (3)
is answer
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Oxygen: the Atomic number is 8, it is a member of the “chalcogon group”, in the periodic table; it is highly reactive non metal and a “oxidising agent”, that rarely forms oxides.

O-F bonds in OF2 are covalent.

Ground Electronic Configuration of Oxygen (O):1s2, 2s2, 2p4. Oxygen is 15.9998