The electronic configurations of four elements $A, B, C, D$ are given below. Which of these elements is most likely to form an electrovalent (ionic) bond?

  • A
    $A: 1s^2$
  • B
    $B: 1s^2, 2s^2 2p^2$
  • C
    $C: 1s^2, 2s^2 2p^5$
  • D
    $D: 1s^2, 2s^2 2p^6$

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