Question

The general configuration for halogens is ...............

Answer 1

The last orbital must be 'p' and p orbital must contain '5' electrons'

G.C ➡ nP^5

Answer 2

Answer:

ns2np5

Explanation:

The halogens all have the general configuration ns2np5 giving them 7 valence electrons .They are 1 electron short of having full s and p subshell , which makes them very reactive.