Question

The outer most orbit of an element "X"
is partially filled with electrons in 's'
and 'p' subshells. Then that element is
o
An inert gas
O A representative element
A transition element
An inner transition element​

Answer 1

Answer:

an inert gas ? is it correct

Answer 2

Element "X" is an representative element (option 2)

• Representative element is the element which has a partially filled outer shell. Precisely, the element's s and p-orbitals are to be filled.
• "X" is a representative element becuase it has partially filled s and p-orbitals i.e. there is more room to fill the orbitals.
• Option 1 is incorrect as inert gases have a fully filled outer most orbital.
• Transition elements have even their d and f-orbitals filled hence option 3 and 4 are incorrect too.

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