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The element Z = 114 has been discovered recently. It will belong to which of the following family/group and electronic configuration?

1. Carbon family, [Rn]5f14 6d10 7s2 7p2
2. Oxygen family, [Rn]5f14 6d10 7s2 7p4
3. Nitrogen family, [Rn]5f14 6d10 7s2 7p3
4. Halogen family, [Rn]5f14 6d10 7s2 7p5

Correct answer: Carbon family, [Rn]5f14 6d10 7s2 7p2

Solution

Element Z = 114 belongs to the carbon family (Group 14) as it has 4 valence electrons in the 7p orbital, corresponding to the electronic configuration [Rn]5f14 6d10 7s2 7p2.

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