53. The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X —2, 8; Y — 2, 8, 7 and Z — 2, 8, 2. Which of the following is correct ? [NCERT Exemplar Problems]
(a) X is a metal
(b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal
53. The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X —2, 8; Y — 2, 8, 7 and Z — 2, 8, 2. Which of the following is correct ? [NCERT Exemplar Problems]
(a) X is a metal
(b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal










