The electronic configurations of the three elements X, Y and Z are (2, 8,7), (2, 8, 2) and (2, 8, 8) respectively, then the element Z is a . . . . . . . .
A. non-metal
B. metalloid
C. inert gas
D. metal
Answer: Option C
A. non-metal
B. metalloid
C. inert gas
D. metal
Answer: Option C
Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because
A. it is red in colour
B. it is highly polymerised
C. it is insoluble in C2H5OH
D. it is hard
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