Q. The electron configuration of the oxide ion is much most similar to the electron configuration of the
A) Sulphide ion
B) Nitride ion
C) Oxygen atom
D) Nitrogen atom
Explanation
(b)
Species having the same number of electrons as in oxide ion, has the same electronic configuration as oxide ion. $O^{2 -}\ or\ N^{3 -}$ both species have same number of electrons (10 electrons).
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