Q.

Assertion (A) : Outer most electronic configuration of most electropositive elements is ns2np3

Reason (R): ns2np3 is stable due to half filled subshell.

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a

A is incorrect and R is correct.

b

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

c

A is correct and R is incorrect.

d

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

answer is D.

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Assertion : It is incorrect ,  the correct fact is that  Outermost electronic configuration of most electropositive elements is   np6ns1.

Reason:  R is correct- ns2np3  is stable due to half filled subshell

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Assertion (A) : Outer most electronic configuration of most electropositive elements is ns2np3Reason (R): ns2np3 is stable due to half filled subshell.