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Which of the following pair of atoms/atom ions having identical ground state configuration

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a

Li+ and He+

b

Cl and Ar

c

Na and K

d

F+ and Ne

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Species with the same number of electrons will have identical electronic configuration.
Li+ = 1s2 and He = 1s22s1
Cl− = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
Ar=1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
Na=1s22s22p63s1
K=1s22s22p63s23p64s1
F+ = 1s22s22p4
Ne=1s22s22p6

Hence, Cland Ar have the same electronic configuration.

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Which of the following pair of atoms/atom ions having identical ground state configuration