Q.

The atomic numbers of neon (Ne), magnesium (Mg2+), aluminium (Al3+) and phosphorus (P3) are 10, 12, 13 and 15 respectively. Select the odd species in terms of electronic configuration.

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a

Ne

b

Al3+

c

Mg2+

d

P3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Let us see below table for the electronic configuration of each species.

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 Therefore, in the given all species P3 has different electronic configuration than other species. 

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The atomic numbers of neon (Ne), magnesium (Mg2+), aluminium (Al3+) and phosphorus (P−3) are 10, 12, 13 and 15 respectively. Select the odd species in terms of electronic configuration.