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is isoelectronic with

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Isoelectronic species are atoms, molecules, or ions that contain the exact same number of electrons.
Let us evaluate the total electron count for each option:

* The atomic number of Oxygen () is . The oxide ion () has gained electrons:



* The atomic number of Fluorine () is . The fluoride ion () has gained electron:



* The atomic number of Chlorine () is : electrons.
* The atomic number of Lithium () is : electrons.
* The atomic number of Potassium () is : electrons.

Since both and contain exactly electrons, they are isoelectronic with one another.

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