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WAEC Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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38. The following ions have the same electron configuration except

  • A. Cl⁻Correct
  • B. O2-
  • C. Mg2+
  • D. Al3+

Explanation

Cl⁻ has 18 electrons (1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶), while O2-, Mg2+, and Al3+ each have 10 electrons (1s²2s²2p⁶) — Cl⁻ is the exception.

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