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Consider elements x and Y : Element x has the highest ( most exothermic ) first electron affinity in its period; the ground state electron

Consider elements x and Y :
Element x has the highest (most exothermic) first electron affinity in its period; the ground state electron configuration of its most common ion is: [Kr]5s24d105p6
Element Y is the second largest atomic radius in its period; its valence electrons are in orbital(s) that have n=6.
What is the most stable compound formed when elements x and Y are combined?
a.BaI2
b.CdBr2
c.SrBr2
d. SrTe
e.TeI2
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