What Is the Ground-State Electronic Configuration of a Chlorine Anion

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the ground-state electronic configuration of a chlorine anion (Cl^-) ?

• A)1s²,2s²,2p⁶
• B)1s²,2s²,2p⁶,3s²,3p⁶
• C)1s²,2s²,2p⁶,3s²,3p⁵
• D)1s²,2s²,2p⁶,3s²,3p⁴

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