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X2+ and Y2-have the same number of electrons as Neon atom. Identify the element X and Y.
A
X = Aluminium, Y = Sulphur
B
X = Magnesium, Y = Oxygen
C
X = Aluminium, Y = Oxygen
D
X = Magnesium, Y = Sulphur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sodium ion is isoelectronic with the neon atom.

Detailed explanation-2: -The number of electrons in an element X is 15 and the number of neutrons is 16.

Detailed explanation-3: -The atomic number of an element X is 16.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neon is the tenth element with a total of 10 electrons.

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