Question:

The group having isoelectronic species is:

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Count the total number of electrons in each species; isoelectronic species have the same number.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{O^{2-},\ F^-,\ Na^+,\ Mg^{2+}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{O^{2-},\ F^-,\ Na,\ Mg^{2+}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{O^-,\ F^-,\ Na^+,\ Mg^{2+}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{O^-,\ F^-,\ Na,\ Mg^+}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Atomic numbers: \(\mathrm{O}\) = 8, \(\mathrm{F}\) = 9, \(\mathrm{Na}\) = 11, \(\mathrm{Mg}\) = 12.
\(\mathrm{O^{2-}}\): 10 e, \(\mathrm{F^-}\): 10 e, \(\mathrm{Na^+}\): 10 e, \(\mathrm{Mg^{2+}}\): 10 e. All have 10 electrons (Ne configuration).
Option (2) contains neutral Na (11 e); option (3) contains \(\mathrm{O^-}\) (9 e); option (4) contains \(\mathrm{O^-}\) (9 e), Na (11 e) and \(\mathrm{Mg^+}\) (11 e).
Answer: (1) \(\mathrm{O^{2-},\ F^-,\ Na^+,\ Mg^{2+}}\)
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