Which of the Following Is the Correct Ground State Electron

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct ground state electron configuration for chlorine?

• A)1s²2s²2p⁵
• B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²4p⁵
• C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²4p⁶

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