Electronic configurations of four elements $A, B, C$ and $D$ are given below :
$(A)$ $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$
$(B)$ $1s^2 2s^2 2p^4$
$(C)$ $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1$
$(D)$ $1s^2 2s^2 2p^5$
Which of the following is the correct order of increasing tendency to gain electron :

  • A
    $A < C < B < D$
  • B
    $A < B < C < D$
  • C
    $D < B < C < A$
  • D
    $D < A < B < C$

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