In the atom of an element $X$,$6$ electrons are present in the outermost shell. If it acquires noble gas configuration by accepting the requisite number of electrons,what would be the charge on the ion so formed?

  • A
    $-1$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $1$

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