What is the general outer electronic configuration of the Oxygen family?

What is the general outer electronic configuration of the Oxygen family? Correct Answer ns2np4

The elements of group 16 have six electrons in the valence shell and hence their general outer electronic configuration is ns2np4. The four p-electrons are arranged in three p-orbitals as px2py1pz1 in accordance with Hund’s rule.

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