Which of the following electronic configuration in the outermost two shells is characteristic of the alkaline earth metals?
A. `(n-1)s^(2)p^(6)ns^(1)`
B. `(n-1)s^(2)p^(6)d^(10)ns^(1)`
C. `(n-1)s^(2)p^(6)ns^(2)np^(1)`
D. `(n-1)s^(2)p^(6)np^(1)`.

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Correct Answer - A
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