CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Helium and element ' \(X\) ' have outer electron configuration of ns2. Identify the element ' \(X\) '.

A Na
B B
C Be
D Ne

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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) Be

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Outer electron configuration of Be is 2s2. Element \(X\) is Be.

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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