The following are isoelectronic ions except

A.

Na\(^+\)

B.

Mg\(^{2+}\)

C.

Si\(^{2+}\)

D.

O\(^{2+}\)

Correct answer is C

Two or more ions are said to be isoelectronic if they have the same electronic structure and the same number of valence electrons.

Na\(^+\) = 10 electrons = 2, 8

Mg\(^{2+}\) = 10 electrons = 2,8

O\(^{2-}\) = 10 electrons = 2,8

Si\(^{2+}\) = 12 electrons = 2,8,2

\(\implies\) Si\(^{2+}\) is not isoelectronic with the rest.