Which of the Following Correctly Represents the Electronic Configuration of Sulfur

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly represents the electronic configuration of sulfur?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p_x²3p_y¹3p_z¹
• C) [Ne]3s²3p⁴
• D) all of them

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