The Correct Ground State Electron Configuration for Ni²⁺ Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

The correct ground state electron configuration for Ni²⁺ is:

• A) [Ar]4s²3d⁸
• B) [Ar]3d⁷
• C) [Ar]3d⁸
• D) [Ar]4s²3d⁶
• E) none of these

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