The element with electron configuration 1s(^2) 2s(^2) 2p(^6) 3s(^2) 3p(^1) belongs to
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A.
s-block period 3, group 1 -
B.
p-block, period 3, group 2 -
C.
s-block, period 3, group 3 -
D.
p-block, period 3, group 3
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1s(^2) 2s(^2) 2p(^6) 3s(^2) 3p(^1) = 2, 8, 3.
The element is in period 3 and group 3.