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The element with the configuration $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6$ is an:

AAlkali metal
BHalogen
CInert gas
DAlkaline earth metal

✓ Correct Answer: CInert gas

The configuration corresponds to Argon (At. No. 18), which is an inert gas with a full octet.

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