Of the following,________ contains the greatest number of electrons. A)P³⁺ B)P C)P^2- D)P^3- E)P²⁺

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To determine the number of electrons, we need to look at the electron configuration of each option. A) P³⁺: This compound has a total of 30 electrons. B) P: A neutral atom of phosphorus has 15 electrons. C) P^2-: This compound has a total of 29 electrons. D) P^3-: This compound has a total of 31 electrons. E) P²⁺: This compound has a total of 28 electrons. Therefore, option D (P^3-) contains the greatest number of electrons, which is 31.

Of the Following,________ Contains the Greatest Number of Electrons