Q) Choose from A to E the
electronic configuration of the elements in question (i) to (v)
A. 1s22s22p63s1
B. 1s22s22p63s23p63d24s2
C. 1s22s22p1
D. 1s22s22p3
E. 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p6
(i) transition element
(ii) an alkali metal
(iii) a metal with maximum oxidation state +3
(iv) noble gas
(v) a non-metal with maximum oxidation state -3

Answer
(i) B (ii) A (iii) C (iv) E (v) D