Cl^– ion is more stable than Cl atom. Why ?

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Electron configuration of Cl is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s² 3p⁵ but the electronic configuration of Cl^– is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ due the presence of inert gas configuration in the outer most shell of Cl^– ion, it is more stable than Cl atom.

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