What Is the Electron Configuration for the Co²⁺ ion

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is the electron configuration for the Co²⁺ ion?

• A) [Ar]4s²3d⁹
• B) [Ar]4s⁰3d⁷
• C) [Ar]4s¹3d⁶
• D) [Ne]3s²3p¹⁰
• E) [Ar]4s⁰3d⁵

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