Which of the Following Is the Correct Electron Configuration for Copper

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for copper?

• A) \( 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 4 s^{2} 3 d^{9} \)
• B) \( 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 3 d^{9} 4 p^{1} \)
• C) \( 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 2 d^{10} 3 s^{1} 3 d^{9} \)
• D) \( 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 4 s^{1} 3 d^{10} \)
• E) \( 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6} 3 d^{10} \)

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