Which One of the Following Is the Correct Electronic Configuration

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the correct electronic configuration for carbon,which has 6 electrons?

• A)1s² 2s² 2p²
• B)1s¹ 2p¹
• C)1s¹ 2s² 2p¹
• D)1s¹ 2s¹ 2p¹
• E)1s² 2s² 2p⁴

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