Choose the Ground State Electron Configuration for Zn²⁺

question 38

Multiple Choice

Choose the ground state electron configuration for Zn²⁺.

• A) [Ar]4s²3d⁸
• B) [Ar]3d¹⁰
• C) [Ar]4s²3d⁶
• D) [Ar]
• E) [Ar]3d⁸

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