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Published on: August 14, 2026
An element of atomic weight 40 has 2, 8, 8, 2 as the electronic configuration. Which one of the following statements regarding this element is not correct
A
It belongs to II group of the periodic table
B
It has 20 neutrons
C
The formula of its oxide is 
D
It belongs to 4th period of the periodic table
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Its valency is 2. So it will form MO type compound.
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