What Is the Ground State Electron Configuration of Carbon

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the ground state electron configuration of carbon?

• A)2s²2p⁴
• B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• C)1s²1p²2s²
• D)1s²2s²2p²
• E)none of the above are correct

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