Which of the Following Electron Configurations Represents an Excited State

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following electron configurations represents an excited state?

• A)[Ne]3s²3p⁵
• B)[Kr]4d¹⁰5s²5p¹
• C)[Ar]3d¹⁰4s²4p⁶
• D)[Ne]3s²3p⁶4s¹
• E)[Kr]4d¹⁰5s¹5p¹

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