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How many electrons do group 2 elements have in their S orbital of the valence shell?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4I got this question during an interview for a job.The doubt is from s-Block Elements in chapter s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct CHOICE is (b) 2

For explanation: The alkaline earth METALS have two electrons in the s-orbital of their valence shell and their GENERAL electronic configuration as represented as ns^2. Similar to the alkali metals these elements compounds are PREDOMINANTLY IONIC.



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