An element, E, has the electronic configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²p³. The reaction of E with a halogen X can give?

PlaqueboymaxXoXo

1 year ago

the element is phosphorous btw

Kefomdipurity

2 years ago

The possible products of the reaction between sulfur(E)
and a halogen X are:

EX3: This compound would result from the sharing of 3 electrons between sulfur and X, forming a compound with a 1:3 ratio of sulfur to X.

EX5: This compound would result from the sharing of 5 electrons between sulfur and X, forming a compound with a 1:5 ratio of sulfur to X.

So, the correct answer is:

A. EX3 and EX5

Mahmudadam05

4 years ago

explains please