What Is the Abbreviated Ground-State Electron Configuration for Co

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the abbreviated ground-state electron configuration for Co?

• A)[Ar]4s⁹
• B)[Ar]3d⁹
• C)[Ar]4s²4p⁷
• D)[Ar]4s²4p⁶4d¹
• E)[Ar]4s²3d⁷

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