The halogen having five vacant orbitals in the outermost shell belongs to
A. 3rd period
B. 4th period
C. 2nd period
D. 5th period

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Correct Answer - A
Five vacant orbitals (3d-level) are present in Cl `(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^5)` which belongs to 3rd period.

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