Which Ion Does Not Have a Noble Gas Configuration in Its

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which ion does not have a noble gas configuration in its ground state?

• A)Sc³⁺
• B)Al³⁺
• C)Ga³⁺
• D)As^3-

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